Chapter 20: Electroconvulsive Therapy EXAM WITH PERFECT ANSWERS GRADED A
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Chapter 20: Electroconvulsive
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Chapter 20: Electroconvulsive
Which is a projected outcome of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? correct answers The client's mood will be elevated
On the morning of a patient's first ECT procedure, the patient states, "I've been thinking about this all night and I've changed my mind; please call my doctor and tell her I don'...
Chapter 20: Electroconvulsive Therapy
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Which is a projected outcome of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? correct answers The
client's mood will be elevated
On the morning of a patient's first ECT procedure, the patient states, "I've been thinking
about this all night and I've changed my mind; please call my doctor and tell her I don't
want ECT treatments." Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the
nurse? correct answers "I'll contact your doctor and let her know you are
reconsidering."
A client is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Prior to the client's ECT, what
should the nurse teach the client? correct answers "General anesthesia and a muscle
relaxant drug will be used during the treatment."
The nurse is assessing a client for side effects of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Which side effects are common and to be expected? correct answers Temporary
disorientation
The physician informs the client that succinylcholine chloride (Anectine) will be
administered prior to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The client asks, "Why must I take
this medication?" Which is the appropriate nursing response? correct answers "To
relax skeletal muscles during ECT."
The nurse is caring for four clients. Which client should not be considered a candidate
for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? correct answers A client experiencing intracranial
pressure
A client, diagnosed with major depression, is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy
(ECT) in the morning. After awakening, prior to the treatment, the client asks, "Can I
please get something to eat?" Which is the appropriate nursing response? correct
answers "I know you'd like breakfast, but eating before your treatment may lead to
complications."
A nursing instructor is teaching about nursing interventions during electroconvulsive
therapy (ECT). Which student statement indicates the need for further instruction?
correct answers "I have to determine the electrode placement as either bilateral or
unilateral."
A client is about to undergo electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which statement most
accurately reflects the nurse generalist's role during this procedure? correct answers
To administer the ordered preoperative medications
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