Betsy, a 4 month old infant, was brought to your clinic because of a seizure. The doctor asked you to obtain a rectal temperature. You obtain it using a digital thermometer and the reading is 104 degrees F. Which of the following is most likely true?
a. She has normal temperature.
b. Her seizure is a result of her being febrile.
c. The seizure has no connection with the temperature.
d. The temperature of the patient cannot result in a seizure.
Answer: b. Her seizure is a result of her being febrile.
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