A depressed, suicidal client is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), which requires consent. Legally, who should sign the consent for this treatment?
A) A member of the treatment team
B) The client
C) The client's spouse
D) The psychiatrist
B
Feedback: The client has the right to sign (or refuse to sign) the consent; the others do not have the legal right to sign for the client.
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If the medication will infuse at the rate of 10 mg/min, how long will this infusion take to completely administer to the client? Round the answer to the nearest whole number.
An infant weighs 14.3 lbs. What is the higher per dose dosage for this infant?
What will be an ideal response?
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What is the best kind of spiritual support that the nurse can provide to the client and the family? A) Suggesting spiritual readings B) Encouraging religious rituals C) Providing compassionate care D) Asking client to join a religious group