A patient had a seizure that consisted of impaired consciousness and the appearance of a dreamlike state. How does the healthcare professional chart this episode?
A)Focal seizure
B)Complex focal seizure
C)Tonic-clonic seizure
D)Atonic seizure

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A complex focal seizure results in impaired consciousness and a vague or dreamlike state. A focal seizure means a seizure that originates in one part of the brain and includes many types. A tonic-clonic seizure would consist of jerking and shaking movements and loss of consciousness. An atonic seizure or "drop attack" is a sudden brief loss of muscle tone with falling.

A Patient Had a Seizure That Consisted of Impaired Consciousness