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When is a seizure a medical emergency?

A. Another seizure begins before the person regains consciousness.
B. The person injures themselves during the seizure.
C. The person does not return to consciousness after the seizure stops.
D. All of the above.



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Final answer:

A seizure is a medical emergency if another seizure happens before regaining consciousness, self-injury occurs, or consciousness isn't regained after the seizure.


Explanation:

A seizure is considered a medical emergency when:

  • If another seizure begins before the person regains consciousness, it can lead to a prolonged seizure state known as status epilepticus, which is a medical emergency.
  • The person injures himself/herself during the seizure, especially if there is severe trauma involved, it requires immediate medical attention.
  • If the person does not return to consciousness after the seizure stops, it may indicate a more severe underlying condition and needs urgent medical intervention.

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