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jake

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What is the priority intervention for a patient experiencing a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure?
 
  a. Place a padded tongue blade in the patient's mouth to prevent biting the tongue.
  b. Start a saline lock to administer IV antiseizure medication.
  c. Attach pads to the bedside rails to protect the patient from injury.
  d. Monitor for and keep the patient's airway open.

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Which action is most important to perform for a patient during a simple partial seizure?
 
  a. Administering the prescribed antiseizure drug
  b. Record timing the duration of the seizure
  c. Inserting a padded tongue blade
  d. Applying oxygen by mask


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manuelcastillo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


jake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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