Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 1236 of 2368
A child is having a febrile seizure in the hospital. Which action should the nurse take?
- Hold the child's arms and legs firmly until the shaking stops.
- Give an oral antipyretic to stop the seizure.
- Lay the child flat on the back and leave the room to get help.
- Place the child on their side and remove nearby objects.
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Correct answer: Place the child on their side and remove nearby objects.
Side-lying prevents aspiration of secretions, and clearing objects prevents injury. Restraint can cause trauma.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Other Childhood Disorders: Implementation (Take Action). Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026