Which action is most important for the nurse to perform for a patient during a simple partial seizure?
a. Administering the prescribed antiseizure drug
b. Timing the duration of the seizure
c. Inserting a padded tongue blade
d. Applying oxygen by mask
B
A simple, partial seizure does not result in loss of consciousness or respiratory problems. The patient is observed and the duration of the seizure is documented. Administering drugs at this time would not stop the seizure and the attempt could stimulate further seizure activity.
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