A patient begins to have a seizure while sitting in the waiting room of a medical clinic. As a medical assistant, what is your immediate course of action to ensure the patient's safety?
Attempt to restrain the patient to minimize movement.
Clear the area around the patient of furniture and other objects to prevent injury.
Immediately look for a medical alert bracelet or identification.
Insert a soft object into the patient's mouth to prevent them from biting their tongue.
The safety of the patient experiencing a seizure is paramount. Moving furniture or objects away from the patient helps prevent injury during the convulsive movements of a seizure. You should not attempt to restrain the patient, as this can cause harm to both the patient and the caregiver. It is not advised to insert any objects into the patient's mouth because this action can cause dental damage or airway obstruction. Checking for a medical alert bracelet after ensuring immediate safety can be important, but it is not the immediate next step in managing an ongoing seizure.
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