As you are preparing to perform an ECG on a 47-year-old patient, the patient has a seizure. The patient is not yet on the ECG table; she is standing beside the table in the procedure room. Which of the following actions should you take?
A. Provide an emesis basin in case the patient vomits
B. Place a bite stick in the patient's mouth to prevent her from biting her tongue
C. Remove any objects in the area that may cause injury
D. Hold the patient as still as possible to minimize injury
Answer: C
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