The nurse is preparing a patient for an electroencephalogram (EEG). What information should be given to the patient?
a. Little needles will be stuck into the scalp.
b. The hair must be clean and dry before the test.
c. The hair at the temporal area will have to be shaved.
d. The patient must withhold fluids and food for 12 hours before the test.
ANS: B
Evaluation of the electrical activity of the brain is obtained through an EEG. Electrodes are attached to the scalp with an adhesive. Before the test, make sure that the patient's hair is clean and dry. C. D. Shaving and fluid restriction are not necessary. A. Needles are not inserted into the scalp for an EEG.
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