A 39-Year-Old Patient with a Suspected Herniated Intervertebral Disc Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 39-year-old patient with a suspected herniated intervertebral disc is scheduled for a myelogram.Which information is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider before the procedure?

• A) The patient is anxious about the test.
• B) The patient has an allergy to shellfish.
• C) The patient has back pain when lying flat.
• D) The patient drank apple juice 4 hours earlier.

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Definitions:

Motor Cortex

A segment of the cerebral cortex tasked with the formulation, governance, and completion of intentional movements.

José Delgado

José Delgado was a Spanish neuroscientist known for his pioneering research on mind control through electrical stimulation of the brain.

Somatosensory Cortex

A brain region in the parietal lobe responsible for processing sensory information from across the body, such as touch, temperature, and pain.

Sensitive

Possessing or displaying quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings or being easily affected by external conditions or stimuli.