Sally Sad will begin electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in 1 week. Which of the following physician orders would a nurse expect to see?
A) "Take NPO after ECT treatments."
B) "Discontinue all psychotropic medications 3 days prior to ECT treatment."
C) "Do not medicate the patient prior to ECT treatment."
D) "Administer 100 mg of succinylcholine 30 minutes before ECT."
B
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