A woman with preeclampsia has a seizure. The nurse's primary duty during the seizure is to:
a. Insert an oral airway.
b. Suction the mouth to prevent aspiration.
c. Administer oxygen by mask.
d. Stay with the client and call for help.
ANS: D
If a client becomes eclamptic, the nurse should stay her and call for help.
Insertion of an oral airway during seizure activity is no longer the standard of care. The nurse should attempt to keep the airway patent by turning the client's head to the side to prevent aspiration. Once the seizure has ended, it may be necessary to suction the client's mouth. Oxygen would be administered after the convulsion has ended.
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