A 10-Year-Old Child,without a History of Previous Seizures,experiences a Tonic-Clonic

question 49

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 to:

• A)stay with child and have someone 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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