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When providing care for a person having a seizure, you should:

Hold the person still

During a seizure, a person's muscles may contract involuntarily, making them thrash or writhe. Holding a person still during a seizure can prevent them from hurting themselves by inadvertently hitting an object or surface. Therefore, holding the person still is the appropriate response. Placing something in their mouth is not necessary and has the potential to cause harm, such as choking. Removing nearby objects that could cause injury is also important, as it minimizes potential hazards during the seizure. However, it is not the most important action to take. Applying restraints is not recommended as it can cause further injury and distress to the person having a seizure.

Place something in their mouth

Remove nearby objects that might cause injury

Apply restraints

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