A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Restrain the child's arms. Restraining the child's arms is unsafe and can cause injury. It is important to allow the seizure to occur without interference, except to ensure the child’s safety. B. Insert a padded tongue blade into the child's mouth. This is an outdated and incorrect practice. Inserting anything into a seizing child's mouth can cause injury to the mouth or teeth and poses a choking hazard. C. Place the child in a side-lying position. This is the correct action as it helps maintain an open airway and allows for drainage of saliva or vomit, reducing the risk of aspiration. D. Elevate the child's legs on a pillow. This is not an appropriate action during a seizure as it does not address the safety and airway management needs of the child. Keeping the child on their side is more important for airway safety.