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:

A) transport her despite her refusal to consent.
B) advise medical direction of the situation.
C) contact law enforcement so transport is legal.
D) recognize a seizure history and have patient sign a refusal form.

B

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