Tonic-clonic seizures are characterized by _________.
a. loss of consciousness, falling, and generalized tonic, followed by clonic contractions
of the muscles
b. 10- to 30-second loss of consciousness with no falling
c. confusion, impaired understanding and judgment, staggering, purposeless movements,
bizarre behavior, and unintelligible sounds, but no convulsions.
d. affecting only one side of the body.
a. loss of consciousness, falling, and generalized tonic, followed by clonic contractions
of the muscles
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