A teacher states to the school nurse,"I have a student who often just stares at me for 15 seconds after being asked a question; then the student blinks and asks me to repeat the question.Should I be concerned?" Which statement should the nurse include in the response to the teacher?

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The symptoms described are consistent with absence seizures, which can cause brief lapses in awareness and staring episodes. The nurse should recommend that the student be evaluated by a healthcare provider to determine if seizure disorder is present. Reye's Syndrome is a rare condition that can occur after a viral infection and is characterized by swelling in the brain and liver damage. Head injury and increased intracranial pressure may cause a variety of symptoms but are less likely to present with the specific behavior described in this scenario.

A Teacher States to the School Nurse,"I Have a Student