A patient has been enrolled in a clinical trial of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). A nurse should ensure that which item is available in the treatment area?
a. A blood pressure cuff
b. A reflex hammer
c. Suction
d. Earplugs
D
The potential for tinnitus or even transient hearing loss caused by the high-frequency noise produced by the treatment apparatus has prompted the routine use of earplugs for both patient and investigator, thus minimizing the occurrence of this adverse effect.
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