A 5-year-old child was admitted to the pediatric unit of the hospital with the diagnosis of fever of unknown origin.Currently the patient's temperature is 105° F.Which of the following is the best way to prevent a patient-inherent accident from occurring?

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One of the more common precipitating factors for a patient-inherent accident is a seizure.Place patients with a seizure disorder on seizure precautions,which are designed to protect patients when seizures occur.Keeping electric receptacles and cleaning up patient spills,and not allowing the child to play in the playroom are all extrinsic factors that are environmentally related and include room clutter,loose electrical cords,and spills.

A 5-Year-Old Child Was Admitted to the Pediatric Unit of the Hospital