Your patient is a 19-year-old female who is exhibiting generalized seizure activity. Her roommate states that she had a seizure that lasted about 3 minutes. She remained unresponsive, then started having another seizure about 5 minutes after the first. The patient has peripheral cyanosis and copious oral secretions. Which of the following is of HIGHEST priority for this patient?

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The highest priority for this patient is airway management. Suctioning the airway and assisting ventilations with a bag-valve-mask device should be the first interventions to ensure adequate oxygenation and ventilation. Starting an IV and administering medications should follow as a secondary priority once the airway is secured. The use of succinylcholine and intubation is not indicated in this case as it may worsen the patient's condition.

Your Patient Is a 19-Year-Old Female Who Is Exhibiting Generalized