The nurse who enters the room of a male patient with a metastatic brain tumor and observes him having a generalized seizure and vomiting should first:
A) Obtain supplies to suction.
B) Page or call the physician.
C) Insert a wooden tongue blade into his mouth.
D) Turn him on his side.
Ans: D
Feedback: The nurse's first response should be to place the patient on his side to prevent him from aspirating emesis.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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