What immediate action should be taken for a seizure victim after the seizure has ended?

After a seizure has ended, providing reassurance until the individual is fully aware is crucial. This action helps to ease any confusion or fear the person may experience postictally, which is the period following a seizure. It’s common for individuals to feel disoriented or fatigued after a seizure, and gentle reassurance can help them regain their composure and understand what happened.

While other options may seem reasonable, they can pose risks. For instance, giving food and drink immediately after a seizure could lead to choking, as the person may not be fully aware or able to swallow safely. Shaking a seizure victim to wake them is not only ineffective but could also cause additional stress or confusion for someone recovering from a seizure. Sending them home without ensuring that they are fully aware and stable can leave them vulnerable and unsupported during a potentially disorienting time. Therefore, offering reassurance until the individual is fully aware is the best practice in this scenario.