The nurse gives diazepam to a client in status epilepticus to stop the seizure because prolonged seizure activity can cause
a. brain injury.
b. cardiac dysrhythmias.
c. muscle and tendon damage.
d. respiratory arrest.
A
Prolonged seizure activity exhausts the body's supply of oxygen and glucose and can result in brain injury.
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