A nursing instructor is teaching about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
A. "During ECT a state of euphoria is induced."
B. "ECT induces a grand mal seizure."
C. "During ECT a state of catatonia is induced."
D. "ECT induces a petit mal seizure."
B
Electroconvulsive therapy is the induction of a grand mal seizure through the application of electrical current to the brain for the purpose of decreasing depression.
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