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You Are by the Side of an Alert but Confused

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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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Unconditioned Response

An automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without any prior learning or conditioning.

Lightning

A natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage that occurs between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud.

Intrigued

Having one's interest or curiosity greatly aroused.

Salivate

The secretion of saliva in the mouth by the salivary glands, often in response to the sight, smell, or taste of food.

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