Which of the following statements indicates that the speaker understands the danger posed by status epilepticus?
a. "Status epilepticus is an extremely dangerous condition because the patient can go into shock from blood loss."
b. "Patients who do not have a history of seizures are at greater risk for status epilepticus."
c. "The longer the seizure continues, the greater the likelihood of permanent brain damage."
d. "Status epilepticus indicates that the patient's medications have reached toxic levels in the body."
Answer: c
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