A client states, "My doctor has told me I am a candidate for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Where will the treatment take place, and how much time would this entail?" Which is the most accurate nursing reply?
A. "Clients typically receive ECT in their hospital room, daily for 1 month."
B. "Clients typically undergo 6 to 12 ECT procedures, three times a week in an outpatient setting."
C. "Clients typically receive an unlimited number of treatments, in the hospital procedure room."
D. "Clients typically receive two to three treatments, in either an outpatient or inpatient setting."
B
Most clients require an average of 6 to 12 ECT procedures, but some may require up to 20 procedures. Treatments are usually administered every other day, three times per week. Treatments are performed on either an inpatient or outpatient basis, depending on the need for client monitoring.
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