A woman with preeclampsia has a seizure.What action by the nurse takes priority?

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If a patient seizes,the nurse should stay with her and call for help.Nursing actions during a seizure are directed toward ensuring a patent airway and patient safety.Insertion of an oral airway during seizure activity is no longer the standard of care.The nurse should attempt to keep the airway patent by turning the patient's head to the side to prevent aspiration.Once the seizure has ended,it may be necessary to suction the patient's mouth.Oxygen may or may not be needed after the seizure has ended.

A Woman with Preeclampsia Has a Seizure