A child admitted to the neuro ward suddenly became unresponsive and started showing abnormal hand and leg movements with up rolling of eyeballs and tongue bite in front of the relative. Which of the following actions by the relative should be stopped by the nurse? Answer Choices: a. Turning the patient on one side b. Protecting the patient by keeping side rails up c. Inserting a rubber object between teeth to prevent tongue bite d. Loosening the clothes of the child

A child admitted to the neuro ward suddenly became unresponsive and started showing abnormal hand and leg movements with up rolling of eyeballs and tongue bite in front of the relative. Which of the following actions by the relative should be stopped by the nurse? Answer Choices: a. Turning the patient on one side b. Protecting the patient by keeping side rails up c. Inserting a rubber object between teeth to prevent tongue bite d. Loosening the clothes of the child

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter22: The Patient History And Documentation

Section: Chapter Questions

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