In contrast to a complex febrile seizure, a simple febrile seizure:
A) lasts less than 15 minutes and occurs in children without underlying neurologic abnormalities.
B) is focal in nature and tends to occur in children with a baseline developmental abnormality.
C) is not associated with tonic-clonic body movement and occurs in children older than 6 years of age.
D) is of short duration and occurs when the child's body temperature gradually rises above 102.5°F.
Answer: A) lasts less than 15 minutes and occurs in children without underlying neurologic abnormalities.
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