The nurse would explain to a client scheduled for an electroencephalogram (EEG) that an EEG
a. assesses for the presence of solid masses in the brain.
b. measures the adequacy of cerebral perfusion.
c. records cerebral blood flow patterns.
d. traces superficial electrical activity of the cerebral cortex.
D
The EEG records the electrical activity of the cerebral cortex on a moving piece of paper. It is used especially to assess seizure disorders. It is also used as a proof of death when the picture is clouded with a client's use of long-acting sedatives.
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a. gaining insight into the addiction. b. receiving treatment for substance abuse. c. pledging to lead a completely different lifestyle. d. seeking a nondrug-oriented support system.
Decreasing postpartum hospital stays is primarily the result of the influence of:
1. HMOs and private insurers. 2. consumer demand. 3. hospitals. 4. the federal government.
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A) analgesics B) anesthetics C) antipsychotics D) anticoagulants
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