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While the Nurse Is Transporting a Patient on a Stretcher

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While the nurse is transporting a patient on a stretcher to the radiology department,the patient begins having a tonic-clonic seizure. Which action should the nurse take?


A) Insert an oral airway during the seizure to maintain a patent airway.
B) Restrain the patient's arms and legs to prevent injury during the seizure.
C) Time and observe and record the details of the seizure and postictal state.
D) Avoid touching the patient to prevent further nervous system stimulation.

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