A child with a history of seizures arrives in the emergency department (ED)in status epilepticus.Which is the priority nursing action?
A) Taking vital signs
B) Maintaining a patent airway
C) Establishing an IV line
D) Performing rapid neurological assessment

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Maintaining a patent airway is the priority nursing action in a patient with status epilepticus to ensure adequate oxygenation and prevent hypoxia. Depending on the severity of the patient's condition, other interventions such as establishing an IV line or performing a rapid neurological assessment may be done concurrently or after ensuring a patent airway. Taking vital signs can also be done after airway management.

A Child with a History of Seizures Arrives in the Emergency