The PN Identifies that the client is having a tonic-clonic seizure. The oxygen saturation is 40% and the respiratory rate is 4 breaths/min. The PN calls for help and 2 other PNs enter the room. Which three actions will the PN anticipate taking next?
Explanation & Rationale
C. Place pillows around the bed rails to provide padding: During a tonic-clonic seizure, the client may experience uncontrolled movements and convulsions. Placing pillows around the bed rails helps prevent injury by providing padding and cushioning. E. Increase the supplemental oxygen to 10 L/min via nasal cannula: The client's oxygen saturation is dangerously low at 40%. Increasing the supplemental oxygen to 10 L/min via nasal cannula will help improve oxygenation and prevent hypoxia. F. Manually ventilate the client with a bag-valve-mask: Since the respiratory rate is only 4 breaths/min, the client is not adequately ventilating on their own. Manual ventilation with a bag-valve mask will provide necessary oxygenation and ventilation support during the seizure. The other options are not appropriate actions at this time: Begin chest compressions: Chest compressions are indicated if the client's heart has stopped or if they are in cardiac arrest. Since the scenario describes a seizure, the client's heart is presumed to be functioning. Watch the seizure activity and document the time and client movement: Although documentation is important, during an active seizure, the priority is to ensure the client's safety and provide immediate interventions. Documentation can be done after the seizure has ended. Stop the IV fluids: There is no indication to stop the IV fluids based on the given information. IV fluids are generally continued unless there is a specific reason to discontinue them.