Your patient is a 2-year-old female who has suffered a seizure but does not have a previous history of seizures. The patient's father states that the child has been pulling at her ear and has had a fever. They were getting ready to leave for a doctor's appointment when the child had a brief seizure. The patient is drowsy and has hot, flushed skin. Which of the following is recommended in the
prehospital management of this patient?
A) Sponge the child's back and arms with rubbing alcohol.
B) Place ice packs in the armpits, groin, and around the head.
C) Cover the child with a towel soaked in ice water.
D) Remove the child's clothing down to her underpants or diaper.
D
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