Which of the Following Should the Nurse Instruct a Client

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should the nurse instruct a client who is scheduled for electromyography studies?

• A) Eat nothing after midnight.
• B) Avoid taking prescribed pain medication prior to the test.
• C) Have an alternative form of transportation to get home after the test.
• D) Refrain from nicotine and caffeine for 2 to 3 hours before the test.

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