Mrs. J is three days postoperative after having an epidural hematoma evacuated. While the nurse is in the room, Mrs. J has a generalized seizure. The nurse should do all of the following except
A) turn Mrs. J to her side.
B) help maintain a patent airway.
C) pry open Mrs. J's jaws to place a padded tongue blade between her teeth.
D) restrain Mrs. J's movements only enough to prevent her from hurting herself.
C
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