During a grand mal seizure, which of the following are true?
1) The patient is conscious.
2) The patient has a vacant stare.
3) The seizure lasts 2 to 5 minutes.
4) The patient jerks or stiffens.
5) The patient recalls the seizure.

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During a grand mal seizure, the patient is not conscious and has a vacant stare. The seizure typically lasts 1 to 3 minutes but can last up to 5 minutes. The patient jerks or stiffens during the seizure. After the seizure, the patient may not recall what happened. Therefore, options 1, 2, and 5 are incorrect. Option 3 is partially correct, but the duration of a grand mal seizure is typically shorter than 2 to 5 minutes. Option 4 is correct. Therefore, the best choice is C (3, 4).

During a Grand Mal Seizure, Which of the Following Are