A High School Teacher Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with Epilepsy

A high school teacher who has just been diagnosed with epilepsy after having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure tells the nurse,"I cannot teach anymore,it will be too upsetting if I have a seizure at work." Which response by the nurse is best?

A) "You might benefit from some psychologic counseling."
B) "Epilepsy usually can be well controlled with medications."
C) "You will want to contact the Epilepsy Foundation for assistance."
D) "The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation can help with work retraining."