Which of the following conditions would place a client at risk for injury during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? Select all that apply
A. Severe osteoporosis
B. Acute and chronic pulmonary disorders
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Recent cardiovascular accident
E. Prostatic hypertrophy
A, B, D
Severe osteoporosis, acute and chronic pulmonary disorders, and a recent history of cardiovascular accident (CVA) can render clients at high risk for injury during electroconvulsive therapy.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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