Which assessment results should a nurse evaluate and report in the process of clearing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? Select all that apply
A. Electrocardiographic records
B. Pulmonary function study results
C. Electroencephalogram analysis
D. Complete blood count values
E. Urinalysis results
A, B, D, E
A nurse should evaluate electrocardiographic records, pulmonary function study results, complete blood count, and urinalysis results and report any abnormalities to the client's physician. The client must be medically cleared prior to ECT.
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