A 10-Year-Old Child, Without a History of Previous Seizures, Experiences

question 16

Multiple Choice

A 10-year-old child, without a history of previous seizures, experiences a tonic-clonic seizure at school. Breathing is not impaired, but some postictal confusion occurs. The most appropriate initial action by the school nurse is which of the following?

• A)Call emergency medical service (EMS).
• B)Notify parent and regular practitioner.
• C)Notify parent that child should go home.
• D)Stay with child, offering calm reassurance.

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