The nurse witnesses a patient with a seizure disorder as the patient suddenly jerks the arms and legs, falls to the floor, and regains consciousness immediately. It will be most important for the nurse to
A) document the timing and description of the seizure.
B) notify the patient's health care provider about the seizure.
C) give the scheduled dose of divalproex (Depakote) .
D) assess the patient for a possible head injury.
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