ECT (a) correct answers ECT is an alternative somatic treatment for mental health disorders.
ECT (b) correct answers ECT Delivers an electrical current that produces grand-mal seizure.
ECT (c) correct answers the exact mechanism is still unknown and controversial. one theory suggest that E...
ECT
ECT (a) correct answers ECT is an alternative somatic treatment for mental health
disorders.
ECT (b) correct answers ECT Delivers an electrical current that produces grand-mal
seizure.
ECT (c) correct answers the exact mechanism is still unknown and controversial. one
theory suggest that ECT may enhance the effects of neurotransmitters (serotonin,
Dopamine, and NorEpinephrin) in the brain.
INDICATIONS: Severe depression correct answers pg. 82
CONTRAINDICATIONS: correct answers NONE.
However, the nurse should be aware that some clients may have medical conditions
that place them at higher risk if ECT is used. These conditions include:
•Recent myocardial infarction
•Hx of cerebrovascular accident
•Cerebrovascular malformation
•Intracranial mass lesion
Mental health conditions for which ECT has not been found useful include:
•Developmental disabilities
•Chemical dependency
•Personality disorder
•Situation depression
NURSING ACTION: Preparation of the client: correct answers the typical course of
ECT tx is 3xs/week for a total of 6 to 12 treatments.
NURSING ACTION: Medication management: correct answers •MAOIs and lithium
should be discontinued 2weeks before the ECT procedure.
•Any medications that affect the client's seizure threshold must be decreased or
discontinued several days before the procedure.
NURSING ACTIONS: correct answers Severe HTN should be controlled, since a short
period of HTN occurs immediately after the ECT procedure.
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