A client arrives in the emergency department actively experi…
A client arrives in the emergency department actively experiencing a generalized tonic–clonic seizure that has lasted longer than 5 minutes. The client is unresponsive; jaw is clenched, and oxygen saturation is 88% on room air. The provider diagnoses status epilepticus and prescribes several medications. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering first to control the seizure activity?