The nurse would explain to a client scheduled for an electroencephalogram (EEG) that an EEG
A) assesses for the presence of solid masses in the brain.
B) measures the adequacy of cerebral perfusion.
C) records cerebral blood flow patterns.
D) traces superficial electrical activity of the cerebral cortex.

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The EEG records the electrical activity of the cerebral cortex on a moving piece of paper. It is used especially to assess seizure disorders. It is also used as a proof of death when the picture is clouded with a client's use of long-acting sedatives.

The Nurse Would Explain to a Client Scheduled for an Electroencephalogram