Question

A patient is scheduled for an electronystagmography. The nurse includes which instructions

to the patient in preparation for this test? Select all that apply.

A. Bring eyeglasses to the test

B. Report an allergy to iodine or shellfish

C. Drinking fluids after the test will occur slowly

D. Take nothing by mouth for three hours before the test

E. Avoid caffeine products for 24 hours prior to the test

Answer 1

Before an electronystagmography, patients should bring eyeglasses if needed, report allergies, abstain from eating and drinking for a few hours before, drink fluids slowly afterwards, and avoid caffeine for 24 hours.

Step-by-step explanation:

Electronystagmography (ENG) is a diagnostic test used to evaluate the function of the vestibular portion of the inner ear. For accurate results, certain preparations are necessary. Instructions to a patient scheduled for an ENG may include:

• Bring eyeglasses to the test if they are normally used for vision correction.
• Report an allergy to iodine or shellfish as this can be relevant to the substances used during the test.
• Drinking fluids after the test should be done slowly to avoid nausea or dizziness.
• Ensuring to take nothing by mouth (NPO) for three hours before the test to reduce the risk of nausea.
• Avoiding caffeine products for 24 hours prior to the test as caffeine can affect the vestibular system and therefore the test results.