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The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient on a Medical

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The nurse is providing care for a patient on a medical unit with a history of seizure activity. The patient exhibits the manifestations of a generalized seizure, which does not respond to prescribed treatment. Seizure activity has been continuous for over 30 minutes. Which prescription does the nurse prepare for the HCP?


A) Gathering equipment needed for mechanical ventilation
B) Administering IV lorazepam or diazepam for seizure control
C) Setting up for administration of IV phenobarbital to induce coma
D) Making immediate arrangements to transfer the patient to the intensive care unit (ICU)

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