You have been called for an eight-year-old girl who is having seizures. The mother tells you that the child has not been sick, no fever or vomiting. However, she does have a shunt. You should suspect her seizures are caused by:
A) a seizure disorder.
B) increased intracranial pressure.
C) a recent head injury.
D) an acute increase in temperature.
Answer: B
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