The nurse is caring for a client who will undergo electronystagmography testing the following day. Which instruction does the nurse provide for the client?
a. "You should drink only caffeine-free be-verages the day of and the day before the test."
b. "Do not chew gum or clean your ears for 24 hours after the test is completed."
c. "You may feel flushed as the contrast dye is injected through your IV for the test."
d. "You will be sedated for the test, so you need someone to drive you home."
A
Caffeinated drinks may interfere with the test results, so the client should be sure to drink only decaffeinated beverages during the 24 to 48 hours before the test. Clients may chew gum or clean their ears after the test, if desired. Neither IV contrast nor sedation is used for the test.
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