A depressed client who is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy this morning asks the nurse
"How is this treatment supposed to help me?" The best reply would be "Electroconvulsive therapy
a. probably increases the availability of brain neurotransmitters.".
b. makes you confused and you forget why you're feeling depressed.".
c. serves as a punishment so your own conscience can stop punishing you.".
d. works by opening your mind to learning and applying new coping skills.".
A
This answer supports the biochemical theory of the cause of depression. The other remarks distort
information from other etiological theories.
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1. Promote safety and immediately terminate the relationship with the client. 2. Encourage the client to ignore these thoughts and feelings. 3. Immediately reassign the client to another staff member. 4. Help the client to clarify the meaning of the relationship, based on the present situation.
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