A client who is experiencing a generalized clonic-tonic seizure is at

A client who is experiencing a generalized clonic-tonic seizure is at greatest risk for injury caused by:

1. The physical collapse that occurs at the onset of the seizure
2. Muscle strains that result from the severe muscle jerking during the seizure
3. The tongue laceration that occurs from jaw clenching during the seizure
4. Aspiration resulting from the temporary loss of consciousness after the seizure

ANSWER

ANS: 1
During a fall, or as a result of muscle jerking, musculoskeletal injuries can occur. The fall is the most problematic since is occurs in the vast majority of the seizure events.