What are the defining characteristics the nurse assesses for in status epilepticus? (Select all that apply)

Rationale: A. Status epilepticus often presents as continuous generalized tonic-clonic seizures, which are prolonged and severe, requiring immediate intervention to prevent complications like hypoxia or brain injury. B. While prolonged seizures are dangerous, the current clinical definition of status epilepticus identifies it as ≥5 minutes of continuous seizure activity or recurrent seizures without full recovery, so 60 minutes is excessive and not part of the defining criteria. C. Historically, status epilepticus was defined as seizure activity ≥30 minutes, though modern guidelines use ≥5 minutes as the threshold for intervention. Including 30 minutes aligns with the classic defining characteristics seen in textbooks. D. While seizures lasting 2 minutes are prolonged and require observation, this is below the commonly accepted threshold for status epilepticus. Immediate management is recommended after 5 minutes to prevent progression. E. This is a key defining feature, as the patient does not regain baseline neurologic function between episodes, leading to cumulative neuronal injury and systemic complications.