Which of the following actions would be appropriate in caring for a patient who is actively seizing?
A. Forcibly restraining the patient to keep him from injuring himself
B. Gently supporting and guiding the patient's movements to keep him from injuring himself
C. Placing the patient in a prone position so he will not aspirate if he vomits
D. Placing something in the patient's mouth to keep him from swallowing his tongue
Answer: B. Gently supporting and guiding the patient's movements to keep him from injuring himself
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