A patient has been actively seizing for 17 minutes. He is cyanotic with shallow and ineffective respirations. Which immediate care should you provide to this patient?
A) Determine if he has a history of seizures
B) Place him in the lateral recumbent position and apply oxygen
C) Apply the automated external defibrillator
D) Attempt to open the airway and begin positive pressure ventilation
D) Attempt to open the airway and begin positive pressure ventilation
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Fill in the blank with correct word.
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Which of the following actions is the most appropriate care for a patient with gurgling respirations?
a. Insert an oropharyngeal airway b. Provide immediate suctioning c. Re-tip the patient's head d. Take no action
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