The Hallmark of an Absence Seizure Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

The hallmark of an absence seizure is:

• A)No activity at all
• B)A blank stare
• C)Urine is usually voided involuntarily
• D)The attack usually lasts several minutes

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Definitions:

Edema

A condition characterized by an excess of watery fluid accumulating in the cavities or tissues of the body.

Capillary Permeability

The ability of substances to pass through the walls of capillaries, a critical process in the exchange of nutrients and wastes.

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, commonly occurring in the feet, ankles, and legs, but it can involve the entire body.

Mean Arterial Blood Pressure

Mean arterial blood pressure is an average blood pressure in an individual’s arteries during one cardiac cycle, important for assessing the flow of blood to organs.