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Why must nothing be placed in the mouth of a person having a seizure?
- A.It is only a problem if the object is made of metal
- B.The person will swallow any object within a few seconds
- C.Objects can break teeth, block the airway, or injure the mouth
- D.Mouth objects make the seizure last several hours longer
Correct answer
C. Objects can break teeth, block the airway, or injure the mouth
Why
Anything forced into a seizing person's mouth can cause broken teeth, choking, and injury. The rule applies to all objects, not just metal ones.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Emergency Care: Seizures · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-142).