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ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse enters a client's room and observes the client having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Turn the client on their side. This is the first action the nurse should take during a seizure to prevent aspiration and maintain an open airway. Turning the client on their side helps to prevent choking and allows any fluids to drain out of the mouth. Obtaining vital signs (
A) and performing a neurologic check (
B) can be done after ensuring the client's safety. Notifying the rapid response team (
D) is important in some situations, but the immediate priority is to protect the client from harm during the seizure.
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