The nurse is working with a patient scheduled for an EMG (electromyography).Which of the following would be included in the patient teaching? Select all that apply.
A)"During the test you will need to maintain a fetal position for approximately 30 minutes."
B)"You must avoid smoking and caffeine for at least 3 hours before the test."
C)"You should remove all jewelry and other external metal objects from your body."
D)"Small needles will be inserted into your muscles during the test."
E)"You will be asked to relax and then contract muscle groups during the test."
F)"The test will help determine if you have epilepsy."

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The patient should be taught to avoid smoking and caffeine before the test (B), remove all jewelry and external metal objects (C), small needles will be inserted into their muscles during the test (D), and they will be asked to relax and contract muscle groups (E). Choice A (maintain a fetal position) and choice F (determine if the patient has epilepsy) are incorrect and not related to EMG testing.

The Nurse Is Working with a Patient Scheduled for an EMG