The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have electroencephalography. The nurse determines that the client is ready for the procedure after noting which of the following?
1. The client's hair has been shampooed.
2. The client has not had any breakfast.
3. The client has had two cups of coffee with breakfast.
4. The morning dose of an anticonvulsant has been administered.
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Rationale: Preprocedure care for electroencephalography involves client teaching about the procedure, shampooing the client's hair, and providing a light meal and fluids to prevent hypoglycemia (which could alter electroencephalographic results). Medications, such as antidepressants, tranquilizers, and anticonvulsants, are withheld for 24 to 48 hours before the procedure, as determined by the physician. Stimulants, such as coffee, tea, cola, alcohol, and cigarettes, are also withheld for 12 hours prior to the test.
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