A patient with symptoms of impending stroke is scheduled to have a cerebral angiogram. Which statement should the nurse include when assisting with patient teaching?
a. "This test is designed to detect vascular lesions in the brain."
b. "The angiogram is done to help identify swelling in the brain."
c. "We need to do this to evaluate electrical function of the brain."
d. "This test is done to examine cerebrospinal fluid for signs of bleeding."
ANS: A
A cerebral angiogram may be completed to determine the patency of cerebral vessels and the status of any collateral circulation. D. A lumbar puncture is done to examine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). B. Edema may be identified by radiography. C. An electroencephalogram (EEG) shows electrical function.
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