When Preparing the Patient for an Electroencephalogram (EEG),the Nurse Should

question 39

Multiple Choice

When preparing the patient for an electroencephalogram (EEG) ,the nurse should encourage the intake of:

• A) tea.
• B) food.
• C) cola.
• D) coffee.

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Definitions:

Potassium

A chemical element with symbol K, essential for various cellular processes including the regulation of heartbeat and muscle function.

Tetrodotoxin

A potent neurotoxin found in pufferfish and some other marine species that blocks nerve conduction by inhibiting sodium ion channels.

Sodium Channels

Sodium channels are proteins in cell membranes that allow sodium ions to flow into or out of cells, playing vital roles in the generation and transmission of electrical signals in neurons and muscle cells.

Hyperpolarization

An increase in a cell's membrane potential, making the cell more negative and less likely to fire an action potential.