Seizures

by Cathy Parkes September 29, 2020 Updated: December 29, 2021

During a patient's seizure: Lower patient to the bed or floor if standing/sitting. Turn the patient to his/her side. Loosen restrictive clothing. Do NOT put anything in the patient’s mouth. Do NOT restrain patient. Note onset/duration of seizure.
During a seizure, take these important nursing actions:
  • Lower patient to the bed or floor if standing/sitting.
  • Turn the patient to his/her side.
  • Loosen restrictive clothing.
  • Do NOT put anything in the patient’s mouth.
  • Do NOT restrain patient.
  • Note onset/duration of seizure.


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