A new client has just had a generalized seizure. Which of the following psychiatric symptoms may be seen after this type of seizure?
A) Delirium
B) Catatonia
C) Hallucinations
D) Depersonalization
Ans: A
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Generalized seizures involve both hemispheres of the cerebrum, simultaneously with classic symptoms of loss of consciousness, tonic-clonic limb movements, tongue biting, and incontinence. Delirium that resolves gradually over a few minutes to many hours characterizes the postictal state.
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