A Patient Has Been Actively Seizing for 17 Minutes

question 40

Multiple Choice

A patient has been actively seizing for 17 minutes. He is cyanotic with shallow respirations. What immediate care should you provide to this patient?

• A) Determine if he has a history of seizures.
• B) Place him in the lateral recumbent position.
• C) Apply the automated external defibrillator.
• D) Open the airway and begin positive pressure ventilation.

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