In a patient experiencing a seizure in dental chair, what is the immediate priority of care?
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Correct answer: Remove instruments, protect from injury, maintain airway
During a seizure, dental staff should remove instruments, avoid interference, protect the patient from harm, and ensure airway patency — interventions that support ABC (airway, breathing, circulation).
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