A 4-year-old boy has a febrile seizure during a well-child visit. What action would be a priority?
A) Hyperextending the child's head while placing him on his side
B) Using a tongue blade to pry open the child's jaw
C) Loosening the child's clothing to ensure a patent airway
D) Protecting the child from harm during the seizure
Ans: D
During a seizure, the child should not be held down in a specific position. Protecting the child's head and body during the seizure is the priority. Ensuring a patent airway is an important intervention but is not accomplished by loosening the child's clothing or hyperextending his head. The child should be placed on his side and nothing should be inserted into his mouth to forcibly open the jaw.
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