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RN Nursing Care of Children 2019
RN Nursing Care of Children 2019 ( 70 Questions)
A nurse is providing teaching to the parents of a school-age child newly diagnosed with a seizure disorder.
The nurse should teach the parents to take which of the following actions during a seizure?
Choice A is wrong because Minimize movement of the limbs, is not a recommended action during a seizure as it is important not to hold the person down or try to stop their movements.
Choice B is wrong because Insert a tongue blade between the teeth, is not a recommended action during a seizure as it is important not to put anything in the person’s mouth.
During a seizure, it is important to clear the area around the person of anything hard or sharp to prevent injury.
Choice D is wrong because Place the child in a prone position, is not a recommended action during a seizure as it is important to turn the person gently onto one side to help them breathe.
During a seizure, it is important to clear the area around the person of anything hard or sharp to prevent injury.
Choice A is wrong because Minimize movement of the limbs, is not a recommended action during a seizure as it is important not to hold the person down or try to stop their movements.
Choice B is wrong because Insert a tongue blade between the teeth, is not a recommended action during a seizure as it is important not to put anything in the person’s mouth.
Choice D is wrong because Place the child in a prone position, is not a recommended action during a seizure as it is important to turn the person gently onto one side to help them breathe.