When a patient has a suspected vestibular disorder, the physician orders electronystagmog-raphy. The nursing instruction for this test will include:
1. the use of tea or coffee on the morning of test.
2. that electrodes are placed on the scalp.
3. air will be blown into the external ear.
4. NPO 3 hours prior to the test.
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Electronystagmography is used to detect vestibular lesions and requires a 3-hour period of NPO before the test. Coffee and tea should be avoided prior to the test.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 1191
OBJ: 4 TOP: Testing for Ear Disorders
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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