Nursing preparations for a client undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) resemble those used for general anesthesia (select all that apply):
A.
Monitors the patient's vital signs before and after the procedure.
B.
Medicate prior to procedure if ordered.
C.
Educate patient and patient's family.
D.
Consent is not required.
E.
The patient may be slightly confused after the procedure.
ANS: A, B, C, E
The nurse should prepare the patient for ECT in a manner similar to that for general anesthesia. Under general anesthesia, the patient should sign consent, the vital signs need to be monitored before and after the procedure, and the patient should be educated about the procedure and the expected outcome.
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