While you are caring for a patient on the floor of her kitchen, she begins to have a generalized seizure. Which of the following is the most appropriate first action?
A) Move objects away from her and wait to see if the seizure stops.
B) Insert an oropharyngeal airway.
C) Restrain her so she does not injure herself.
D) Start an IV, and administer 5 mg diazepam.
Question 2
An IV fluid solution that contains proteins or large starch molecules would be Referenceerred to as a(n):
A) colloid.
B) analgesic.
C) crystalloid.
D) collusion.
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