A client who has been admitted to the hospital after a suicide attempt has been diagnosed with major depression and the client's care team has recommended ECT
Which of the following teaching points should the nurse include in client education before the procedure?
A) "I'll teach you some techniques to help you remain calm and focused during the procedure."
B) "You'll be required to fast from solid food for 24 hours before your ECT procedure."
C) "After their ECT, most clients say that the pain they experienced was very manageable."
D) "You might feel a bit confused or disoriented after your treatment, but this will pass."
Ans: D
The confusion and disorientation that may accompany the immediate recovery period after ECT are temporary and resolve spontaneously. The client is unconscious during the procedure and is NPO for 8 hours prior. ECT is painless.
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