When taking the health history on a patient with a seizure disorder, the nurse assesses whether the patient has an aura. Which of these would be the best question for obtaining this information?
a. "Does your muscle tone seem tense or limp?"
b. "After the seizure, do you spend a lot of time sleeping?"
c. "Do you have any warning sign before your seizure starts?"
d. "Do you experience any color change or incontinence during the seizure?"
ANS: C
Aura is a subjective sensation that precedes a seizure; it could be auditory, visual, or motor. The other questions do not solicit information about an aura.
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