Which of the following actions takes priority for a client having a tonic-clonic seizure?
A)Maintain a patent airway.
B)Time the duration of the seizure.
C)Note the origin of the seizure activity.
D)Insert a padded tongue blade to prevent the client from biting his tongue.

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The priority during and after a seizure is to maintain a patent airway. Nothing should be placed in the client's mouth during a seizure because teeth may be dislodged or the tongue pushed back, further obstructing the airway. Noting the origin and the timing of the seizure activity is also important, but not a priority action.

Which of the Following Actions Takes Priority for a Client