The term status epilepticus is defined as:
a. convulsive activity uncontrolled by medi-cation.
b. nonconvulsive brain wave disturbance, with psychomotor dysfunction.
c. protracted convulsions with unrespon-siveness lasting up to 1 hour.
d. seizures that result in hypotension, pallor, and prolonged diaphoresis.
C
Status epilepticus is characterized by seizures that are protracted and recurrent without recovery of consciousness and that can be prolonged for as long as 60 minutes.
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