A 16-year-old primigravida at 36 weeks' gestation who has had no prenatal care experienced a seizure at work and is being transported to the hospital by ambulance. Which of the following should the nurse do upon the client's arrival?
a) Position the client in a supine position.
b) Auscultate breath sounds every 4 hours.
c) Monitor the vital signs every 4 hours.
d) Admit the client to a quiet, darkened room.
Answer: d) Admit the client to a quiet, darkened room.
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