Which statement made by a client about a half hour before a scheduled ECT treatment would result in cancellation of the treatment?
1. "I'll be so glad when this treatment is over."
2. "Will I remember having this treatment?"
3. "I just had some crackers and milk, since I'll miss breakfast."
4. "I'm so tired of being depressed."
ANS: 3
Since the client is to receive general anesthesia and has orders to remain NPO, the nurse should notify the physician immediately. The introduction of food into the stomach could result in aspi-ration of stomach contents during treatment. The other options offer no contraindication to treatment.
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