A patient has been admitted to the neurologic unit for the treatment of a newly diagnosed brain tumor. The patient has just exhibited seizure activity for the first time. What is the nurses priority response to this event?

(A) Identify the triggers that precipitated the seizure. (B) Implement precautions to ensure the patients safety. (C) Teach the patients family about the relationship between brain tumors and seizure activity. (D) Ensure that the patient is housed in a private room.Answer Explanation: Patients with seizures are carefully monitored and protected from injury. Patient safety is a priority over health education, even though this is appropriate and necessary. Specific triggers may or may not be evident; identifying these is not the highest priority. A private room is preferable, but not absolutely necessary.