Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
The client is scheduled for an electroencephalogram (EEG) to help diagnose a seizure disorder. Which preprocedure teaching should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Taking routine antiseizure medications (A) ensures therapeutic levels during the EEG, avoiding seizures that could skew results. Fasting (B) is unnecessary, sleep deprivation (C) may be used in specific cases but not routinely, and EEGs are painless (D).