A patient with severe hyponatraemia begins to have a generalised seizure. Which nursing action has the highest priority?
Correct answer: A. Protect the patient from injury and maintain airway safety
- A. Protect the patient from injury and maintain airway safety
- B. Offer water to correct the suspected dehydration
- C. Restrain the limbs to stop all movement
- D. Place a spoon between the patient’s teeth
Explanation
During a seizure, airway protection and prevention of injury are the immediate priorities. Restraints and objects in the mouth can cause harm, and giving fluids is unsafe while consciousness and swallowing are impaired.
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