List four observations to report to the nurse about the patient who has had a seizure.
What will be an ideal response?
· Any change in the patient before the seizure such as an aura, confusion, or change in behavior
· Description of the way the seizure looked, including the body parts involved
· Loss of bowel or bladder control
· Eyes rolling upward
· Rapid blinking
· Biting tongue
· Time the seizure started and stopped, if known
· Condition of the patient after the seizure
· Vital signs
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