In most children, febrile seizures are characterized by:
A. a blank stare, a duration of between 15 and 30 minutes, and a prolonged postictal phase.
B. unresponsiveness, complete body relaxation, a fever greater than 105°F, and a short postictal phase.
C. generalized tonic-clonic activity, a duration of less than 15 minutes, and a short or absent postictal phase.
D. isolated tonic-clonic activity, a duration of greater than 15 minutes, and a short postictal phase.
Answer: C. generalized tonic-clonic activity, a duration of less than 15 minutes, and a short or absent postictal phase.
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