Pediatric Emergencies
Pediatric Emergencies ( 20 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a child in status epilepticus. What is the priority action by the nurse?
Administering an antipyretic is not the priority in managing status epilepticus. Controlling the seizure activity takes precedence.
B. Administering intravenous diazepam or lorazepam is the first-line treatment for status epilepticus to stop ongoing seizures.
C. Administering oral phenytoin is not appropriate in the acute management of status epilepticus. Intravenous benzodiazepines are the preferred initial treatment.
D. Administering an antihistamine is not the appropriate intervention for status epilepticus. Intravenous benzodiazepines are used to stop the seizure activity.
A. Administering an antipyretic is not the priority in managing status epilepticus. Controlling the seizure activity takes precedence.
B. Administering intravenous diazepam or lorazepam is the first-line treatment for status epilepticus to stop ongoing seizures.
C. Administering oral phenytoin is not appropriate in the acute management of status epilepticus. Intravenous benzodiazepines are the preferred initial treatment.
D. Administering an antihistamine is not the appropriate intervention for status epilepticus. Intravenous benzodiazepines are used to stop the seizure activity.