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A nurse working on a medical unit is caring for a patient who is placed on seizure precautions. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the patient's plan of care?

Keep a padded tongue blade available at the patient's bedside.

Place the patient's bed in the high position.

Keep the lights on when the patient is sleeping.

Obtain IV access.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Incorrect. Never insert anything into a seizing patient's mouth, as it can cause injury.

B. Incorrect. The bed should be in the lowest position to prevent falls.

C. Incorrect. Keeping lights on is unnecessary and can cause sensory overstimulation.

D. Correct. IV access is important in case emergency medications (e.g., lorazepam) are needed during a seizure.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. High fever. – Incorrect. Fever can occur with infection but is not a hallmark sign of sickle cell crisis.

B. Constipation. – Incorrect. Constipation is not a defining symptom of sickle cell crisis.

C. Bradycardia. – Incorrect. Tachycardia, not bradycardia, is common due to pain and hypoxia.

D. Pain. – Correct Answer. Severe pain is the most common symptom of sickle cell crisis due to vaso-occlusion and ischemia.

A. "Move objects away from the patient." B. "Place the patient on their back." C. "Restrain the patient." D. "Insert a padded tongue blade into the patient's mouth."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Correct. Moving objects prevents injury during a seizure.

B. Incorrect. The patient should be placed on their side to maintain airway patency.

C. Incorrect. Restraining the patient can cause injury.

D. Incorrect. Never insert anything into a seizing patient’s mouth, as it can obstruct the airway or break teeth.

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