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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A) EEG tests brain activity, not structure, so a normal EEG doesn't rule out all brain issues.  B) EEG is not a surgical procedure; it's a non-invasive test.  D) EEG measures electrical activity, not blood flow.  E) Allergies to shellfish are irrelevant to EEG testing.

A Patient Who Is Unconscious Following a Fall Is Scheduled