A nurse is caring for a client who has a seizure disorder and reports experiencing an aura. The nurse should recognize the client is experiencing which of the following conditions?

A. A brief loss of consciousness with staring is characteristic of absence seizures, not an aura. B. A period of sleepiness or confusion after a seizure is known as the postictal phase, not an aura. C. An aura is a sensory warning sign (e.g., visual changes, strange smells, or feelings) that a seizure is about to occur. It is considered part of the seizure itself and can help predict its onset. D. A continuous seizure state is known as status epilepticus, which is a medical emergency, but unrelated to the concept of an aura.