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

question 27

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. What is the most appropriate initial action by the school nurse?

• 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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