What should the nurse encourage the patient to consume when preparing for an electroencephalogram (EEG)?
a. Tea
b. Food
c. Cola
d. Coffee
ANS: B
Food intake should be encouraged, but coffee, tea, and colas should be eliminated before an EEG.
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