A nurse is reinforcing teaching about home care with the parents of a child who has a seizure disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Call EMS if a seizure lasts 5 min or more: Prolonged seizures lasting 5 minutes or longer can progress to status epilepticus, a medical emergency that requires immediate intervention to prevent hypoxia, brain injury, or other complications. Parents should be instructed to activate emergency services promptly if seizures exceed this duration or if multiple seizures occur without full recovery. B. Restrain the child at the onset of the seizure: Physical restraint during a seizure can cause injury to both the child and caregiver. Safe seizure management includes protecting the child from nearby hazards while allowing the seizure to run its course, rather than attempting to forcibly stop movements. C. Offer the child a bubble bath every evening: Bubble baths are not specifically related to seizure safety or management. While baths can be part of routine hygiene, parents should avoid leaving the child unattended in water due to the risk of drowning during a seizure episode. D. Place the child in a prone position during the seizure: Placing a child in the prone position increases the risk of airway obstruction and aspiration. Standard seizure safety includes positioning the child on their side (lateral recumbent) to maintain airway patency and facilitate drainage of secretions.