The nurse is aware that absence (petit mal) seizures are difficult to detect because: (Select all that apply.)
a. there is no aura.
b. the seizure appears to be a brief moment of absentmindedness.
c. there is a loss of consciousness.
d. the patient has no memory of the event.
e. there are no postictal signs.
A, B, D, E
There is no loss of consciousness with a petit mal seizure. All other options are characteristics that make detection difficult.
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