Posted: July 25th, 2017

Because a severely depressed client has not responded to any of the antidepressant medications, the psychiatrist decides to try electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Before the treatment the nurse should:

Because a severely depressed client has not responded to any of the antidepressant medications, the psychiatrist decides to try electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Before the treatment the nurse should:

A. Have the client speak with other clients receiving ECT
B. Give the client a detailed explanation of the entire procedure
C. Limit the client’s intake to a light breakfast on the days of the treatment
D. Provide a simple explanation of the procedure and continue to reassure the client