A febrile seizure would MOST likely occur in a child:
A: who is less than 8 years of age.
B: with a fever that acutely spikes.
C: with a temperature greater than 101°F.
D: with nuchal rigidity and a headache.
Answer: B: with a fever that acutely spikes.
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