During electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), the patient is monitored carefully before and after the procedure. The nurse assisting with this procedure is aware that monitoring is necessary because the patient may suffer from:
A.
Euphoria.
B.
Immediate alertness after the procedure and sleepy later in the day.
C.
Urine retention.
D.
Seizure activity.
ANS: D
ECT does have some side effects, which can be unpleasant. The patient will need to be monitored.
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