Which finding indicates to a nurse that a patient experienced a brief generalized seizure while receiving bilateral ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) treatment?
a. A motor seizure lasting 200 seconds
b. A motor seizure lasting 150 seconds
c. Motoric movement in both feet and an unchanged EEG
d. Motoric movement in the cuffed foot and electroencephalogram (EEG) changes
D
The electrical stimulus causes an observable, brief generalized seizure for 30 to 60 seconds in the cuffed foot and characteristic EEG changes. If the seizure lasts longer than 120 seconds (2 minutes), it is terminated with diazepam (Valium) or thiopental sodium (Pentothal).
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