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During a treatment session, a physical therapist notices that an eight-year-old patient is demonstrating the initial signs of a seizure while lying on a treatment table. What is the MOST appropriate action for the therapist to take during the seizure?1.Restrain the patient's movements to decrease the chance of injury2.Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation3.Keep the airway open by placing an object between the patient's teeth4.Monitor the patient's respiratory rate
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