A patient has a tonic-clonic seizure while the nurse is in the patient's room.During the seizure,what is it important for the nurse to do?
A) Insert an oral airway during the seizure to maintain a patent airway.
B) Restrain the patient's arms and legs to prevent injury during the seizure.
C) Avoid touching the patient to prevent further stimulation of the nervous system.
D) Time the seizure,and observe and record the details of the seizure and the postictal phase.
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