The primary reason that prolonged seizure activity predisposes to ischemic brain damage is that
A) neurons are unable to transport glucose.
B) cardiovascular regulation is impaired.
C) the brainstem is depressed.
D) the lack of airway maintenance can lead to hypoxia.

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Status epilepticus is a continuing series of seizures without a period of recovery between seizure episodes.Irreversible brain damage and possible death from hypoxia,cardiac arrhythmias,or lactic acidosis can occur if the airway is not maintained and seizure activity is not halted.Prolonged seizure activity is unrelated to glucose transportation by neurons.Status epilepticus can cause cardiac arrhythmias,but the primary concern of prolonged seizure activity is maintaining a proper airway.Brainstem depression is not the primary reason that prolonged seizure activity causes ischemic brain damage.

The Primary Reason That Prolonged Seizure Activity Predisposes to Ischemic