An older adult client is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of depression. Which instructions will the nurse include regarding this therapy? Select all that apply
A) Participation in psychotherapy with some medication therapy often needs to be continued after the treatments.
B) These treatments will cure the depression.
C) Long term memory loss often occurs after receiving ECT.
D) The treatments are known to help some but not all people with depression.
E) You will need to stop eating and drinking four hours prior to the therapy session.
Answer: A, D, E
The nurse should provide information to the client regarding ECT treatment for depression. ECT will not cure depression. It is often used in conjunction with psychotherapy and medication therapy. Short term memory loss is expected but long term memory loss is not. The treatment is known to help some people who experiencing depression, but not all. The client must be NPO for 4 hour prior to receiving ECT treatment.
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