NCLEX PN Practice Tests Practice Question
A 4 year-old hospitalized child begins to have a seizure while playing with hard plastic toys in the hallway. Of the following nursing actions, which one should the nurse do first?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Remove the child's toys from the immediate area. Nursing care for a child having a seizure includes, maintaining airway patency, ensuring safety, administering medications, and providing emotional support. Since the seizure has already started, nothing should be forced into the child's mouth and the child should not be moved. Of the choices given, the first priority would be to provide a safe environment.
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