When a Patient Falls to the Floor in a Generalized

question 23

Multiple Choice

When a patient falls to the floor in a generalized seizure,the nurse should:

• 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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