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precautions
• 2. Perform hand hygiene and
observe other appropriate infection
prevention procedures. If the client
is actively seizing, apply clean
gloves in preparation for
performing respiratory care
measures.
• 3. Provide for client privacy.
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leaves the unit.
•Place unstable clients in an area
that is constantly or closely
supervised.
•Prepare clients before a move to
limit relocation shock and resultant
confusion.
•Stay with a client using a bedside
commode or bathroom if the client
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precautions
4. Pad the bed of any client who
might have a seizure. Secure
blankets or other linens around the
head, foot, and side rails of the
bed.
5. Put oral suction equipment in
place and test to ensure that it is
functional.
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precautions
Rationale: Suctioning may be needed to
prevent aspiration of
oral secretions. 6. If a seizure
occurs:
• Remain with the client and call for
assistance. Do not restrain the client.
.If the client is not in bed, assist
the client to the floor and protect the
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precautions
• Move items in the environment to
ensure the client does not
experience an injury.
• Do not insert anything into the
client’s mouth.
• Time the seizure duration.
• Observe the progression of the
seizure, noting the sequence and
type of limb involvement. Observe
skin color.
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precautions
• Apply oxygen via mask or
cannula.
• Use equipment to suction the oral
airway if the client vomits or has
excessive oral secretions.
• Administer anticonvulsant or
antiepileptic medication as orderd
• When the seizure has subsided,
assist client to a comfortable
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precautions
• Allow the client to verbalize feelings
about the seizure.
• Status epileptics clients may stop
breathing after the seizure.
• Begin CPR immediately. Apply
oxygen per nasal canola or mask
when breathing resumes.
• If applied, remove and discard
gloves.
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precautions
• 7. Document the event in the client
record using forms or checklists
supplemented by narrative notes
when appropriate.
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precautions.