Question

A 4-year-old boy had an apparent seizure. He is conscious and calm and is sitting on his mother's lap. His father is sitting in a nearby chair. The child's mother suddenly begins crying uncontrollably, which causes the child to start crying. You should:________.
A. reassure the child's mother that seizures in children are very common and that there is nothing to worry about.
B. attempt to calm the child's mother, but avoid separating her from her child because this will increase her anxiety.
C. ask the father to hold the child so you can assess him while your partner tries to calm the mother.
D. give the child a favorite toy or blanket to hold onto and perform your assessment to the best of your ability.

Answer 1

Answer:

I think that the most rational and reasonable answer for this is C.