Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse enters a client's room and finds the client on the floor in the clonic phase of a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following interventions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Placing a pillow under the head protects the client from head injury during a seizure. Inserting objects, restraining, or forcing a supine position can cause harm or worsen the seizure.