Before Electroencephalography,a Client Asks,"Why Will I Be Asked to Take

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Multiple Choice

Before electroencephalography,a client asks,"Why will I be asked to take deep breaths during the procedure?" How does the nurse respond?

• A) "Hyperventilation causes cerebral vasodilatation and increases the likelihood of seizure activity."
• B) "Hyperventilation causes cerebral vasoconstriction and increases the likelihood of seizure activity."
• C) "Deep breathing will keep you relaxed and will lower the seizure threshold."
• D) "Deep breathing will make you hypoxemic, which lowers the seizure threshold."

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