A patient is having a tonic‒clonic seizure. During the seizure, the priority for nursing care is to

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During a tonic‒clonic seizure, the priority for nursing care is to protect the patient from injury. This involves clearing the area around the patient of any potentially harmful objects, cushioning the patient's head with a pillow or padded surface, and guiding the patient to a safe position on the floor. Inserting a bite block is not recommended as it can lead to injury or airway obstruction, and staff should not hold the patient tightly as it can also lead to injury. Obtaining vital signs is important, but it is not the priority during an active seizure.

A Patient Is Having a Tonic‒clonic Seizure