Seizures: What Causes Seizures? Symptoms and when you need to see a Doctor.

It’s so important as nurses we understand how to take care of patients if a seizure does occur. Here are just a few points you’ll want to remember: ✅DO: -Initiate seizure precautions if a patient is at risk (history of seizures, eclampsia, etc.) -Time the seizure -Remove any sharp edges or furniture which may cause injury -Turn the patient on their side to drain secretions if needed -Obtain PRN medication if available -Provide privacy ❌DON’T -Place anything in the patient’s mouth -Restrain the p

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