A 4-year-old boy has a febrile seizure during a well-child visit. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
A) Place the child on his side with his head extended during the seizure.
B) Place the child on his back with his head hyperextended when the seizure ends.
C) Loosen the child's clothing to ensure a patent airway.
D) Protect the child from harm during the seizure.
D
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