The father of a 15-year-old male who has had a generalized seizure asks you why his son turned blue during the seizure. Which of the following is the best answer?
A) "The heart slows down and the blood pressure drops during a seizure, causing a lack of circulation to the skin."
B) "The muscles used in breathing cannot work effectively during the seizure, decreasing the amount of oxygen in the blood."
C) "It is a normal part of the seizure process and nothing to worry about."
D) "The brain stem stops working during a seizure, which causes breathing to stop, decreasing the amount of oxygen in the blood."
B
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