A woman with preeclampsia has a seizure. The nurse's primary duty during the seizure is to
a. Insert an oral airway.
b. Suction the mouth to prevent aspiration.
c. Administer oxygen by mask.
d. Stay with the patient and call for help.
D
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A Insertion of an oral airway during seizure activity is no longer the standard of
care. The nurse should attempt to keep the airway patent by turning the patient's
head to the side to prevent aspiration.
B Once the seizure has ended, it may be necessary to suction the patient's mouth.
C Oxygen would be administered after the convulsion has ended.
D If a patient becomes eclamptic, the nurse should stay with her and call for help.
Nursing actions during a convulsion are directed towards ensuring a patent
airway and patient safety.
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