You are by the side of an alert but confused 41-year-old woman who is diaphoretic and appears exhausted. She informs you that she has a history of seizures and just had a generalized seizure. Despite your urging, she refuses transport to the hospital. Your safest action would be to:

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As the patient is experiencing post-seizure confusion and diaphoresis, it is important to advise medical direction of the situation for further guidance. The patient is at risk of further complications and medical attention may be required. Transporting the patient against their wishes could result in legal issues and is not the safest option. Contacting law enforcement is also not necessary unless there is a risk of harm to the patient or others. While recognizing a seizure history and having the patient sign a refusal form is important, it should not be the only action taken in this situation.

You Are by the Side of an Alert but Confused