You have just arrived on the scene of a person who is seizing. As you approach the patient, you see a bystander sitting on the patient's stomach, pinning the patient's hands to the ground on either side of the body. What adverse effect can arise from the bystander's attempt to help?

A. The patient may stroke his head n the ground as it is not being restrained.
B. The patient's breathing can be further restricted by the bystander.
C. Circulation to the patient's hands may be cut off.
D. The patient my awaken and think that he is being assaulted.

Answer: B. The patient's breathing can be further restricted by the bystander.

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