The most important nursing intervention during post-op recovery from ECT is what?
A) Monitoring the client's vital signs every hour for 4 hours
B) Placing the client in Trendelenburg's position
C) Encouraging early ambulation
D) Reorienting the client to time and place
Ans: D
The most common adverse side effects of ECT are confusion and temporary memory loss. Continuous orientation to time and place is important as the client is waking up from ECT. Vital signs should be monitored for 15 minutes, and the client should be placed in a side-lying position to reduce the risk of aspiration. The client should remain on bed rest until he or she is fully alert and oriented.
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