A 27-Year-Old Patient Who Has Been Treated for Status Epilepticus

question 36

Multiple Choice

A 27-year-old patient who has been treated for status epilepticus in the emergency department will be transferred to the medical nursing unit.Which equipment should the nurse have available in the patient's assigned room (select all that apply) ?

• A) Side-rail pads
• B) Tongue blade
• C) Oxygen mask
• D) Suction tubing
• E) Urinary catheter
• F) Nasogastric tube

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