A parent states, "The doctors all say that my son's problem is epilepsy, but I don't think that is correct. I have never seen him jerk or thrash." What nursing response is indicated?
A) "The episodes of jerking and thrashing are called convulsions."
B) "Seizures take many forms."
C) "Your son may have seizures, but not epilepsy."
D) "Seizures can be a sign that epilepsy is present."
E) "If there is no physical movement, epilepsy is ruled out."
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