A nurse is reviewing a client's ECG rhythm strip. Which of the following components should the nurse use to measure impulse conduction from the sinus node through the atrioventricular node?

A. Place a tongue blade at the bedside: Inserting an object into the mouth during a seizure can lead to airway obstruction, dental injury, or harm to the client. The focus should be on ensuring the client’s safety and airway clearance without inserting any objects.

B. Dim the overhead lights: Dim lighting can help reduce external stimuli that might trigger a seizure. Bright or harsh lights can sometimes exacerbate seizures, so it’s important to create a calm environment that helps prevent further stimulation or agitation.

C. Assist the client to ambulate every 4 hr: Ambulation is not a priority during a seizure or in the immediate post-seizure period. The client’s safety should be ensured by limiting activities that could result in injury, such as walking, especially if they are at risk for more seizures.

D. Apply a warming blanket: Applying a warming blanket is not recommended, especially in the presence of meningitis, as it can increase the risk of hyperthermia. Meningitis can already cause fever, and adding heat may worsen the condition.

E. Have suction equipment at the bedside: Suction equipment should always be available for clients experiencing seizures. This ensures that any secretions or vomit can be cleared quickly to maintain a clear airway, which is essential during and after a seizure.

A. Nosebleed: A nosebleed is not typically associated with dialysis disequilibrium. It may be related to other factors like dry air or blood pressure changes, but it is not a classic symptom of dialysis disequilibrium.

B. Malaise: Malaise can occur after hemodialysis due to various reasons, such as fluid shifts, but it is not a specific indicator of dialysis disequilibrium.

C. Headache: Headache is a common symptom of dialysis disequilibrium, which occurs due to rapid changes in fluid and electrolyte balance during hemodialysis. This can lead to cerebral edema, which manifests as a headache.

D. Elevated temperature: An elevated temperature is not a typical sign of dialysis disequilibrium. It could indicate an infection or other issues related to dialysis, but it is not directly related to disequilibrium.