A 15-year-old male with a history of seizures presents as lethargic but oriented. He takes the anticonvulsant Keppra and has no other medical history according to his mother. Of the following, what action would you take first?
A) Check the patient's blood sugar.
B) Obtain a full set of vital signs.
C) Apply high-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
D) Assist the mother in administering a dose of Keppra.
B
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