A 2-year-old female has experienced a seizure. When you arrive at the scene, the child is conscious, crying, and clinging to her mother. Her skin is hot and moist. The mother tells you that the seizure lasted approximately 5 minutes. She further tells you that her daughter has no history of seizures, but has had a recent ear infection. You should:
A. allow the mother to drive her daughter to the hospital.
B. cool the child with tepid water and transport to the hospital.
C. place the child in cold water to attempt to reduce her fever.
D. suspect that the child has meningitis and transport at once.
Answer: B. cool the child with tepid water and transport to the hospital.
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