ATI NS122 Pediatrics Monroe College NY PN
ATI NS122 Pediatrics Monroe College NY PN ( 45 Questions)
You have a patient who has a brain tumor and is at risk for seizures. In the patient's plan of care you incorporate seizure precautions. Select the 3 choices below for all the proper steps to take in initiating seizure precautions. (Select All that Apply.)
Bed in highest position: The height of the bed is not directly related to seizure precautions.
Remove restrictive objects or clothing from patients’ body: This is important to prevent injury during a seizure episode.
Remove all pillows from the patient's head: While it's generally a good practice to remove pillows to prevent suffocation or obstruction, it's not specifically related to seizure precautions.
Oxygen and suction at bedside: Oxygen and suction should be readily available to support the patient's respiratory status and clear any secretions or vomit during or after a seizure.
A. Bed in highest position:
The height of the bed is not directly related to seizure precautions.
B. Remove restrictive objects or clothing from patients’ body:
This is important to prevent injury during a seizure episode.
C. Remove all pillows from the patient's head:
While it's generally a good practice to remove pillows to prevent suffocation or obstruction, it's not specifically related to seizure precautions.
D. Oxygen and suction at bedside:
Oxygen and suction should be readily available to support the patient's respiratory status and clear any secretions or vomit during or after a seizure.
E. Padded bed rails:
Padded bed rails can help prevent injury if the patient thrashes or moves violently during a seizure.