Asked by alexiara turner on May 17, 2024
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A 10-year-old child, without a history of previous seizures, experiences a tonic-clonic seizure at school. Breathing is not impaired, but some postictal confusion occurs. What is the most appropriate initial action by the school nurse?
A) Stay with child and have someone call emergency medical service (EMS)
B) Notify parent and regular practitioner
C) Notify parent that child should go home
D) Stay with child, offering calm reassurance
Tonic-Clonic Seizure
A type of seizure that involves a sudden loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions, previously known as a grand mal seizure.
Postictal Confusion
A state of clouded consciousness and disorientation that occurs immediately following a seizure.
- Understand immediate care and assessment for a child after a seizure.
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Meghan HarmonMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The EMS should be called to transport the child because this is the child's first seizure. Because this is the first seizure, evaluation should be performed as soon as possible. The nurse should stay with the child while someone else notifies the EMS.
Learning Objectives
- Understand immediate care and assessment for a child after a seizure.