Rosa has been identified as a student with epilepsy. Rosa sometimes has seizures. During these seizures, Rosa's body stiffens and jerks; she sometimes falls, loses consciousness, loses bladder control, and has erratic breathing. Rosa's seizures last several minutes. When she recovers she is confused, weary, or belligerent. What type of seizures is Rosa exhibiting?

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Rosa's symptoms describe generalized tonic-clonic seizures, characterized by body stiffening and jerking, potential falls, loss of consciousness, and post-seizure confusion or aggression.

Rosa Has Been Identified as a Student with Epilepsy