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    Seizures

    by Cathy Parkes September 29, 2020

    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.
    Cathy Parkes
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