Common adverse effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) include:

A. cardiac arrhythmias.
B. seizure.
C. short-term memory loss.
D. brain damage.


Ans: C. short-term memory loss.

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A) Death will occur in the next week. B) The patient is in the trajectory phase of chronic illness. C) The patient is in the downward phase of chronic illness and should be reassessed. D) The patient should immediately be admitted into the hospital.

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A nurse is caring for a constipated client who has abdominal distention. Which of the following is another sign accompanying constipation?

A) Severe dehydration B) Severe headache C) Urinary incontinence D) Oozing liquid stool

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Explain the purpose of the FFP for C.W

What would be an ideal answer?

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During acute bacterial infections, patients need extra protein to manufacture

a. hormones. b. antibodies. c. antibiotics. d. enzymes.

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