If a patient is having a seizure, your main objective is to
A) stop the seizure activity.
B) protect the patient from injury.
C) keep the patient awake.
D) restrain the patient.
B
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a. Spraying the person with a water mist b. Giving the person iced tea to drink c. Having the person sit down on the grass d. Pouring cold water over the person's head
The patient comes to the emergency department after an overdose of lorazepam (Ativan). The nurse will plan to administer which medication?
1. Pralidoxime (Protopam) 2. Naloxone (Narcan) 3. Flumazenil (Romazicon) 4. Nalmefene (Revex)