Which statement made by a patient just prior to being transported for a scheduled ECT treatment would result in cancellation of the treatment?
a. "I'll be so glad when this treatment is over."
b. "Will I remember having this treatment?"
c. "Did eating some crackers cause any problems?"
d. "I'm so tired of being depressed; I don't think I can go on."
ANS: C
Because the patient is to receive general anesthesia and has orders to remain without food or liquids (NPO), the nurse should notify the physician immediately. The introduction of food into the stomach could result in aspiration of stomach contents during treatment. An expres-sion of hopelessness related to depression would be reason to continue with the treatment. The other options offer no contraindication to treatment.
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