You have been called to a public bus station for a behavioral emergency. On scene you find a disheveled male in his forties sitting up against a wall. He is confused and incontinent. Bystanders state that he suddenly began to stumble around, shouting obscenities, and then fell to the ground spitting and shaking. From this description, the EMT should be suspicious of what condition?

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The sudden onset of confusion, incontinence, and uncontrolled movements after initial shouting and aggression suggest a possible generalized seizure. Alcohol intoxication may cause similar symptoms but usually shows a slower onset and may not involve spitting or shaking. Absence seizures typically do not involve physical movements, while syncope (fainting) does not usually involve confusion or incontinence.

You Have Been Called to a Public Bus Station for a Behavioral