The nurse is caring for a patient who just received a diagnosis of a seizure disorder.What supplies should the nurse gather to have at the bedside? (Select all that apply.)

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A suction device with catheters and an oxygen source with nasal cannula will help maintain the airway should it become a problem.Extra pillows on the bed could cause suffocation during a seizure; firm padding on the sides of the bed are recommended instead.Padded tongue blades are no longer used in the care of patients with seizures.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Just Received