Neurodiagnostic studies

Neurodiagnostic studies are an important component of the armamentarium used by the health care team to diagnose and manage patients with problems of the nervous system. Diagnostic studies are currently more sophisticated, specific, and accurate than those conducted in the past. Many are available on an outpatient basis. A thorough understanding of the purposes, methods, implications, findings, preprocedure and postprocedure care, and follow-up care is essential for nurses. The nurse is a key player in decreasing anxiety and fear through assessment of the patient's knowledge and education of the patient and family about a variety of neurodiagnostic procedures.