A male client is scheduled for an electroencephalogram (EEG). When the nurse caring for the client is preparing him for the test, the client states that during childhood he was mildly electrocuted but miraculously lived. Therefore, he is quite afraid of going through an EEG. In what ways can the nurse help dispel the client's fear regarding the test?
A) Distract the client's attention from the test.
B) Inform the client that he will not experience any electrical shock.
C) Inform the client that he will experience only mild electrical shock.
D) Encourage adequate water intake by the client.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best way to dispel the client's fear regarding the EEG is to inform the client that he will not experience any electrical shock. This will help alleviate his fear based on past experiences and allow him to undergo the test comfortably. Distracting the client's attention from the test may not entirely dispel his fear, and informing the client that he will experience mild electrical shock may reinforce his fear. Encouraging adequate water intake is not relevant to the client's fear of the EEG.

A Male Client Is Scheduled for an Electroencephalogram (EEG)