Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Position the child laterally. This is the correct action because it helps prevent aspiration and maintains a clear airway during the seizure. Placing the child on their side also reduces the risk of injury. Restraint (choice A) can lead to further harm. Using a padded tongue blade (choice B) is unnecessary and may increase the risk of injury. Attempting to stop the seizure (choice D) is not within the nurse's scope of practice and can be dangerous.