The Nurse Is Working with a Patient Scheduled for an EMG

Multiple Choice

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."