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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.

Cathy Parkes

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