Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
A patient diagnosed with a seizure disorder tells the nurse that they feel like they have 'butterflies' in their stomach. The patient has felt this in the past before having a seizure. The nurse recognizes that this feeling is:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
An aura is a perceptual disturbance experienced by some patients with seizure disorders that precedes a seizure. It can manifest as various sensations, including gastrointestinal feelings like 'butterflies,' which serve as a warning sign.