Question

1- Ricky is a 2 year old, has been brought to the emergency room by his parents, and is actively having seizures. His mother tells the nurse that Ricky was diagnosed with epilepsy 6 months ago and that he has been having one seizure after another for the past 40 minutes. The mother states that Ricky has not regained consciousness in between seizures. a- What would be the Nurses' priority action for this child? b- What precautions would the nurse take to ensure the safety of an actively seizing child?

Answer 1

1)The nurse priority is to ensure the child is provided with safe environment and laying the child and the airway of the child is clear and he is able to intake adequate oxygen.And his circulation is seen.And further anticonvulsant should be administered to stop seizures.

2)Hard objects should be removed from vacinity.

Oxygen and suctioning equipment should be near the patient to be used if necessary.

Raising the side rails if the child is in bed.

The child should be supervised.And medical alert bracelet should be placed on his arm.