A young boy tells you that his twin brother suffers from seizures and asks what he can do if he sees his brother convulsing. You should give him which one of the following instructions?

a. "Move any moveable objects and furniture away from him."
b. "Hold him firmly against the floor until he stops seizing or until the EMTs arrive."
c. "Insert a spoon into his mouth to keep him from swallowing his tongue."
d. "Call EMS only if the seizure lasts more than 10 minutes or he loses control of his bladder."

Answer: a

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