The nurse is caring for a client with a history of epileptic seizures.

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of epileptic seizures. The nursing assistive personnel notifies the nurse that the client is having a seizure. The first thing that the nurse should do when arriving in the room is to:

1. Raise the bed side rails
2. Put the bed in the lowest position
3. Position the client safely
4. Provide privacy

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Although Answers 1, 2 and 3 are all important safety interventions, the priority is to safely posi-tion the client. It is important to provide privacy, but safety interventions are a priority.