The nurse is ambulating her patient back from the bath when the patient begins to have a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse do first?
a. Lower the patient to the floor if standing.
b. Move sharp or hard objects away from the patient.
c. Turn the patient to his/her side to prevent aspiration.
d. Attempt to place a tongue blade to prevent choking.
ANS: A
During a seizure, a patient should be protected from injury by first lowering the patient to the ground if he/she is standing. The nurse should then place the head on a soft surface and turn it to the side to prevent aspiration and move sharp or hard objects out of the way. You should never attempt to force any object into a seizing patient's mouth.
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