You are summoned to a grocery store for a female patient found having a "fit" by store employees. Upon arrival, you are escorted to the side of an alert but mildly confused 41-year-old woman who is diaphoretic and appears exhausted. After 2-3 more minutes, she becomes more alert and 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 the patient despite her refusal to consent
B) Advise medical direction of the situation
C) Contact law enforcement so your transport of the patient is legal
D) Recognize a seizure history and have patient sign a refusal form
B) Advise medical direction of the situation
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