The initial treatment of an individual experiencing a seizure is concentrated on
A) maintaining an airway.
B) administering anticonvulsant medication.
C) documenting the seizure pattern.
D) obtaining an EEG.

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Treatment of an individual experiencing a seizure is concentrated on maintaining an airway and protecting the individual from injury.If the seizures are because of irreversible or unidentifiable factors,anticonvulsant medications specific to the type of seizure are the best management.Recording the course of the seizure episode is useful,but is not the initial focus of care.EEG studies may be useful in determining abnormalities which elicit the pathologic mechanism.

The Initial Treatment of an Individual Experiencing a Seizure Is