A 27-year-old patient who has been treated for status epilepticus in the emergency department will be transferred to the medical nursing unit.Which equipment should the nurse have available in the patient's assigned room ?

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The patient is at risk for further seizures,and oxygen and suctioning may be needed after any seizures to clear the airway and maximize oxygenation.The bed's side rails should be padded to minimize the risk for patient injury during a seizure.Use of tongue blades during a seizure is contraindicated.Insertion of a nasogastric (NG)tube is not indicated because the airway problem is not caused by vomiting or abdominal distention.A urinary catheter is not required unless there is urinary retention.

A 27-Year-Old Patient Who Has Been Treated for Status Epilepticus