Which statement by a patient undergoing polysomnography indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "An EEG is performed during the sleep study in order to detect any seizure activity."
B) "An EMG is performed during the sleep study to record muscle tension and relaxation."
C) "An EOG is performed during the sleep study to record eye movements."
D) "A nasal thermistor is used during the sleep study to measure nasal air flow."

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Polysomnography primarily monitors sleep patterns and disorders, not seizure activity. An EEG in this context is used to monitor brain waves related to sleep stages, not specifically for detecting seizures.

Which Statement by a Patient Undergoing Polysomnography Indicates That More