A 10-year-old child, without a history of previous seizures, experiences a tonic-clonic seizure at school. Breathing is not impaired, but some postictal confusion occurs. What is the most appropriate initial action by the school nurse?
A) Stay with child and have someone call emergency medical service (EMS)
B) Notify parent and regular practitioner
C) Notify parent that child should go home
D) Stay with child, offering calm reassurance

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The EMS should be called to transport the child because this is the child's first seizure. Because this is the first seizure, evaluation should be performed as soon as possible. The nurse should stay with the child while someone else notifies the EMS.

A 10-Year-Old Child, Without a History of Previous Seizures, Experiences