When a client receives ECT, which of the following medications or treatments is given to the client prior to the induction of the electrical seizure activity and until the effects of succinylcholine paralysis wear off?
a. meperidine (Demerol)
b. Narcan
c. 100% oxygen
d. nitrous oxide
C
Mechanical ventilation with 100% oxygen is provided prior to inducing electrical seizure activity and until the effects of succinylcholine paralysis wear off and the client is able to breath on his or her own. This typically takes about 5 minutes. Meperidine (Demerol), Narcan, and nitrous oxide generally are not used for ECT.
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