What precautions should the nurse institute to ensure the safety of a client with epilepsy who has been hospitalized?
A. Keep the bedrails up at all times.
B. Maintain the client on strict bedrest.
C. Permit the client to drink only clear liquids.
D. Place a padded tongue blade at the bedside.
A
The bedrails should be up at all times while the client is in the bed to prevent an injury from falls if the client has a seizure. Padded tongue blades may pose a danger to the client during a seizure.
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