As you are preparing to perform an ECG on a 47-year-old patient, the patient has a seizure. The patient is not yet on the ECG table; she is standing beside the table in the procedure room. Which of the following actions should you take?
A)Hold the patient as still as possible to minimize injury
B)Place a bite stick in the patient's mouth to prevent her from biting her tongue
C)Remove any objects in the area that may cause injury
D)Provide an emesis basin in case the patient vomits

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The first priority during a seizure is to ensure the safety of the patient by removing any nearby objects that may cause injury. Holding the patient down can increase the risk of injury and should be avoided unless necessary for safety reasons. Placing a bite stick in the patient's mouth is also unnecessary and can cause injury. While the patient may vomit during a seizure, providing an emesis basin should not be the immediate priority.

As You Are Preparing to Perform an ECG on a 47-Year-Old