Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
The nurse is teaching the client who is scheduled for an outpatient EEG. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
In an EEG, electrodes are placed on the scalp over multiple areas of the brain to detect and record patterns of electrical activity. Preparation includes clean hair without any objects in the hair to prevent inaccurate test results. The client should not be NPO since a usual glucose level is important for normal brain functioning. The scalp will not be shaved; the electrodes are applied with paste. There is no indication to have a serum glucose drawn before the test.