The nurse is taking care of a 48 year old woman who has suffered a closed head injury secondary to a motor vehicle accident. She has started to experience tonic-clonic seizures. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this patient?
A) Pad the bedside rails.
B) Ensure that someone is with the patient at all times.
C) Have the equipment for oxygen and suction at the bedside.
D) Place a padded tongue blade on the bedside table.
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