An adolescent has just had a generalized seizure and collapsed in the school nurse's office.When should the nurse should call 911?
A) The seizure lasts more than 5 minutes.
B) The child is sleepy and lethargic after the seizure.
C) The child fell at the onset of the seizure.
D) The child is confused and has slurred speech after the seizure.

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If there are multiple seizures or if seizures last more than 5 minutes,call 911 because these are indicators of possible status epilepticus,a medical emergency.

An Adolescent Has Just Had a Generalized Seizure and Collapsed