The patient is a 14-year-old female who had no significant medical history until last year when she fell from a diving board and struck her head on the edge of the swimming pool. Shortly thereafter she developed seizures. Initially, the seizures were partial; however, they progressed to generalized seizures within 6 months. The girl refuses to take her medication. You are called to care for the teenager after she experienced a generalized seizure. Upon arrival, the patient is found in a postictal state. While the paramedic is assessing the patient, the teenager experiences a second generalized seizure. Based on this information, the paramedic determines the girl's condition is:
A) Pseudoseizures
B) Petit mal seizures
C) Status epilepticus
D) Focal motor seizures
Answer: C) Status epilepticus
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