A patient who is being seen in the community mental health center for PTSD is being considered for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy
The nurse is being asked to conduct an assessment to validate the patient's appropriateness for this treatment. Which of the following pieces of data, collected by the nurse, are most important to document when determining appropriateness for treatment with EMDR? Select all that apply.
A. The patient has a history of a seizure disorder.
B. The patient has a history of ECT.
C. The patient reports suicidal ideation with a plan.
D. The patient has been using alcohol in increasing quantities over the last 3 months.
ANS: A, C, D
Items A, C, and D are all factors that would contraindicate the use of EMDR. A history of ECT is not directly relevant in determining appropriateness for EMDR.
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