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A school nurse is teaching a parent about absence seizures. Which of the following information should the nurse include?
Incorrect. Absence seizures typically do not have an aura. They are characterized by a sudden and brief loss of awareness without warning.
Correct. Absence seizures often involve a brief period of staring and decreased responsiveness. They can indeed be mistaken for daydreaming, as they are not as dramatic as other types of seizures.
Incorrect. Absence seizures are usually very brief, lasting only a few seconds (often less than 10 seconds), rather than 30 to 60 seconds.
Incorrect. Absence seizures have a sudden and abrupt onset, not a gradual one. They occur without warning and without a preceding aura.
A. Incorrect. Absence seizures typically do not have an aura. They are characterized by a sudden and brief loss of awareness without warning.
B. Correct. Absence seizures often involve a brief period of staring and decreased responsiveness. They can indeed be mistaken for daydreaming, as they are not as dramatic as other types of seizures.
C. Incorrect. Absence seizures are usually very brief, lasting only a few seconds (often less than 10 seconds), rather than 30 to 60 seconds.
D. Incorrect. Absence seizures have a sudden and abrupt onset, not a gradual one. They occur without warning and without a preceding aura.