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A nurse is providing teaching to a family of a patient who has a new diagnosis of epilepsy. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in for the family to perform if the patient experiences a seizure?

"Move objects away from the patient."

"Place the patient on their back."

"Restrain the patient."

"Insert a padded tongue blade into the patient's mouth."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Correct. Moving objects prevents injury during a seizure.

B. Incorrect. The patient should be placed on their side to maintain airway patency.

C. Incorrect. Restraining the patient can cause injury.

D. Incorrect. Never insert anything into a seizing patient’s mouth, as it can obstruct the airway or break teeth.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Encourage the patient to ask for assistance. – Patients with Alzheimer's often forget to ask for help, making this an unreliable safety measure.

B. Keep the call light near the patient. – The patient may not remember to use the call light.

C. Place the patient in a room close to the nurses' station. – Correct Answer. This allows frequent observation and quick intervention to prevent falls.

D. Remind the patient to walk with someone for support. – Reminders may not be effective due to memory impairment.

A. Keep a padded tongue blade available at the patient's bedside. B. Place the patient's bed in the high position. C. Keep the lights on when the patient is sleeping. D. Obtain IV access.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Incorrect. Never insert anything into a seizing patient's mouth, as it can cause injury.

B. Incorrect. The bed should be in the lowest position to prevent falls.

C. Incorrect. Keeping lights on is unnecessary and can cause sensory overstimulation.

D. Correct. IV access is important in case emergency medications (e.g., lorazepam) are needed during a seizure.

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