A patient in the post-ictal period after a seizure remembers smelling something like dead fish prior to the seizure.Which response by the nurse is best?
A) "Today is Friday; the hospital always cooks fish on Fridays."
B) "You were probably hallucinating; I will ask for an order for an anti-hallucinatory agent."
C) "The smell of dead fish might be your aura; you should call for help immediately if you smell it again."
D) "Most people see a flash of light before a seizure; if this occurs, you should get to safety immediately."
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