A 28-year-old client with a known seizure disorder is brought to the emergency department by paramedics. The paramedics report the client has been experiencing continuous tonic-clonic seizure activity for approximately 35 minutes without regaining consciousness between episodes. Upon arrival, the client's oxygen saturation is 88% on room air and temperature is 38.9°C (102°F). Which nursing intervention is the HIGHEST priority at this time?
- Place the client in a lateral recumbent position and pad side rails
- Insert an indwelling urinary catheter to monitor urine output for myoglobinuria
- Apply supplemental oxygen and prepare to assist with airway management
- Obtain IV access and prepare to administer a benzodiazepine as prescribed