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Which part of the brain controls breathing and heartbeat?
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12. The Central Nervous System
Introduction to the Central Nervous System
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Which of the following characteristics is most indicative of an absence seizure in a client?
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Sudden, brief lapses in awareness without convulsions
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Prolonged muscle contractions and rigidity
C
Repetitive jerking movements of the limbs
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Intense emotional outbursts and confusion
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Understand the definition of an absence seizure: It is a type of seizure that involves brief, sudden lapses in awareness. These seizures are typically characterized by a short duration and a lack of convulsive movements.
Compare the characteristics of absence seizures with other types of seizures: Absence seizures do not involve prolonged muscle contractions, repetitive jerking movements, or intense emotional outbursts.
Identify the key feature of absence seizures: The most indicative characteristic is the sudden, brief lapses in awareness without convulsions.
Evaluate the options given in the problem: Look for the option that matches the key feature of absence seizures, which is the brief lapse in awareness.
Select the correct answer based on the comparison: Choose the option that describes sudden, brief lapses in awareness without convulsions as the most indicative characteristic of an absence seizure.
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