What Is the Most Appropriate Nursing Action When a Child

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is the most appropriate nursing action when a child is in the tonic phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?

• A) Guide the child to the floor if standing and go for help.
• B) Turn the child's body on the side.
• C) Place a padded tongue blade between the teeth.
• D) Quickly slip soft restraints on the child's wrists.

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