Question # 40

A student with a known seizure disorder has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure lasting 4 minutes in the classroom. The school nurse arrives and the seizure has stopped. The student is post-ictal. The nurse’s immediate actions should include:

Options:

A.

Placing the student in a prone position to prevent aspiration.

B.

Ensuring airway patency, placing in recovery position, monitoring vital signs and recovery, notifying parents, and documenting per the EAP/IHP.

C.

Administering rescue medication immediately even if seizure has stopped.

D.

Allowing the student to sleep in class without further monitoring.

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