Which temporary condition is considered a brief but expected response immediately after a person has a seizure?
a. Residual muscle twitches
b. Low blood pressure
c. Unconsciousness
d. Confusion
D
During seizure activity, especially a generalized seizure, the brain is not well-oxygenated and the person is not aware of his or her surroundings and events. This results in a brief period of confu-sion once the seizure is over.
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