The nurse is observing a patient to determine if seizure activity is status epilepticus.For what length of time should seizure activity occur for this diagnosis to be appropriate for the patient?

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Status epilepticus is characterized by at least 30 minutes of repetitive seizure activity without a return to consciousness.This is a medical emergency and requires prompt intervention to prevent irreversible neurological damage.A.B.C.Seizure activity must occur for longer than 1,5 or 20 minutes before being identified as status epilepticus.

The Nurse Is Observing a Patient to Determine If Seizure