A client with a diagnosis of depression has not seen her mood and affect improve with the use of antidepressants, and the worsening of her symptoms has prompted her physician to order ECT
Which of the nurse's following teaching points about the procedure is most accurate?
A) "Most people who are depressed experience a permanent improvement in their mood after their first treatment."
B) "The permanent memory loss associated with ECT is a small price to pay for curing your depression."
C) "You will probably not be able to use antidepressant medications for several months after the treatment, but they will likely be unnecessary."
D) "Even though the exact way that ECT helps depression isn't known, the therapy has been shown to be safe and effective."
Ans: D
The exact therapeutic mechanisms of ECT are unclear, but the therapy itself has been proven safe and effective. Repeat treatments are the norm, and any resulting memory loss is not permanent. ECT does not contraindicate the use of antidepressants.
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