A 34-year-old female in her second trimester of pregnancy presents with a generalized motor seizure. Her husband tells you that her obstetrician recently diagnosed her with preeclampsia. You should:
A. insert a multilumen airway device, protect her from injury, and contact medical control for further guidance.
B. hyperventilate her with a bag-mask device, protect her from injury, and carefully restrain her extremities.
C. protect her from injury, maintain her airway and administer oxygen, and be prepared to suction her mouth.
D. gently restrain her extremities, assist her ventilations, start an IV, and give a 20 mL/kg fluid bolus.
Answer: C. protect her from injury, maintain her airway and administer oxygen, and be prepared to suction her mouth.
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