A Patient Who Is Unconscious Following a Fall Is Scheduled

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient who is unconscious following a fall is scheduled for electroencephalography (EEG) testing today.The nurse would provide additional education to a family member making which statement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)"I hope this test is normal so we will know nothing is wrong with her brain."
• B)"I am going to wait in the family room until she comes back from surgery."
• C)"If the results of this test are abnormal,I will talk to the rest of the family about organ donation."
• D)"This test will let us know if the blood flow to her brain is still intact."
• E)"I did tell you that she is allergic to shellfish,didn't I?"

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Definitions:

Small Talk

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