A patient with schizophrenia has undergone eight electroconvulsive therapy treatments (ECTs) in the past 2 weeks. The daughter is upset that her parent is lethargic, confused, and does not recognize her
What knowledge should the nurse consider when preparing to respond? a. The combination of ECTs and neuroleptic medications can make a patient drowsy.
b. These reactions indicate a drug overdose.
c. Many patients with schizophrenia punish their families by pretending not to know them.
d. A temporary memory loss is common after several ECTs.
D
When a patient has had several ECTs, an expected brief period of confusion and temporary memory loss may result. This effect dissipates in a short period.
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