Febrile seizures: Select one: a. are usually benign but should be evaluated. b. occur when a child's fever rises slowly. c. are also referred to as absence seizures. d. often result in permanent brain damage.

a. are usually benign but should be evaluated.

Explanation:

Febrile seizures are seen in young children and in this body temperature rises up to 101°F. It often occurs due to infection and does not cause any permanent damage to the brain or any other organ of the body.  

Febrile seizures do not last for a long time and just occurs for some minutes but it can be frightening for the parents.  As febrile seizures do not cause any brain damage or nervous system problems or serious problem so it is usually benign but should be evaluated.