An Elementary Teacher Who Has Just Been Diagnosed with Epilepsy

An elementary teacher who has just been diagnosed with epilepsy after having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure tells the nurse, "I cannot teach anymore, it will be too upsetting if I have a seizure at work." Which response by the nurse is best?

A) "You may want to contact the Epilepsy Foundation for assistance."
B) "You might benefit from some psychologic counseling at this time."
C) "The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation can help with work retraining."
D) "Most patients with epilepsy are well controlled with antiseizure medications."

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