What is the focus of priority nursing interventions for the period immediately after electroconvulsive therapy treatment?
a. Nutrition and hydration
b. Supporting physiological stability
c. Reducing disorientation and confusion
d. Assisting the patient to identify and test negative thoughts
ANS: B
During the immediate post-treatment period, the patient is recovering from general anesthesia; hence, the priority need is to establish and support physiological stability. Reducing disorientation and confusion is an acceptable intervention but not the priority. Assisting the patient in identifying and testing negative thoughts is inappropriate in the immediate post-treatment period because the patient may be confused.
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