You are transporting a patient who has a history of simple partial seizures. During transport she experiences a simple partial seizure involving her right arm. Her pulse is 92, respirations 14 and adequate, blood pressure 168/88 mmHg, and SpO2 at 98%. Your primary concern would be:

A) administering oxygen by nonrebreather.
B) loss of bowel or bladder control.
C) placing the arm tightly in a sling to prevent injury.
D) progression to a generalized seizure.

D

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