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NURS 371 MED SURG REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST SOLUTIONS GRADED A 2023 A client reportsfor a scheduled electroencephalogram (EEG). Which statement bythe client indicates a need for additional preparation for the test? “I didn’tshampoo my hair.” Correct“I ate breakfast this morning.” “I didn’ttake my anticonvulsant today.” “It was hard not to drink coffee this morning, but I knew that I couldn’t, so Ididn’t.” Rationale: Preprocedure care for EEG involves client teaching about the procedure, ensuring that the client’s hair has been freshly shampooed, and providing a light meal and fluidsto prevent hypoglycemia, which could alter brain waves. Medicationssuch as antidepressants, tranquilizers, and anticonvulsants arewithheld for 24 to 48 hours before the procedure as prescribed. Stimulants such as coffee, tea, cola, alcohol, and cigarettes are also withheld. Test-Taking Strategy: Use your knowledge of the EEG procedure to answer the question and note the strategic words “needs additional preparation.” Recallingthe purpose of an EEG and the anatomical location of this test will direct you tothe correct option. Review preparation for an EEG if you had difficulty with thisquestion. Level of Cognitive Ability: EvaluatingClient Needs: Physiological Integrity Integrated Process: Nursing Process/EvaluationContent Area: Adult Health/Neurological Reference: Pagana, K., &Pagana, T. (2009). Mosby’s diagnostic and laboratory testreference (9th ed., p. 370). St. Louis: Mosby. Awarded 0.0 points out of 1.0 possible points.25.ID: 383738740 Blood is drawn from a client with suspected uric acid calculi for a serum uric aciddetermination. Which value does the nurse recognize as a normal uric acid level? 1.7 mg/dL 5.8 mg/dL Correct 8.9 mg/dL 12.8 mg/dL Rationale: The normal range for uric acid is 4.5 to 8 mg/dL for males and 2.5 to 6.2mg/dL for females. Therefore the other options are incorrect.