Seizures

by Cathy Parkes September 29, 2020

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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