Identify an accurate statement about complex partial seizures.

A. They are often manifested by a sensory change.
B. They can become tonic-clonic and involve the entire body.
C. They are often accompanied by a muscular twitch that is confined to one body part.
D. They may be sensory or motor in nature.


Answer: B

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