Care for a child during status epilepticus should include all of the following except:
1. Turn the patient to the right side.
2. Loosen tight clothes.
3. Move toys out of the area to prevent injury.
4. Stay with the patient until the seizure has stopped.
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1. Turning the patient to the right side increases the risk for aspiration because of the positioning of the bronchioles.
2. Loosening clothes helps the person move freely and reduces the chance of injury.
3. Moving objects out of the area decreases the chance for injury as the patient moves during the seizure.
4. It is important to make sure the patient stays safe.
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