What Action Should the Nurse Implement When a Patient Falls

question 1

Multiple Choice

What action should the nurse implement when a patient falls to the floor in a generalized seizure?

• A) Cradle the head to prevent injury.
• B) Insert an object between the teeth to prevent the patient from biting the tongue.
• C) Manually restrain the limbs.
• D) Keep the patient on his or her back to prevent aspiration.

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