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Which instruction would the nurse include when preparing a client scheduled for ECT? a. "You'll be awake, but you won't remember anything about the treatment." b. "Don't eat or drink anything after midnight of the day of the treatment." c. "One treatment session is usually all that you'll need for treatment." d. "Avoid looking directly into the light when the doctor shines it at you."

Name: Problem 1, Chapter 18: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Evidence-Based Concepts, Skills, and Practices
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   Which instruction would the nurse include when preparing a client scheduled for ECT?
a. "You'll be awake, but you won't remember anything about the treatment."
b. "Don't eat or drink anything after midnight of the day of the treatment."
c. "One treatment session is usually all that you'll need for treatment."
d. "Avoid looking directly into the light when the doctor shines it at you."

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Evidence-Based Concepts, Skills, and Practices

Wanda Mohr PhD RN… 8th Edition

Chapter 18, Problem 1

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a. "You'll be awake, but you won't remember anything about the treatment." - This statement is true. During ECT, the client is given anesthesia and a muscle relaxant, so they are unconscious and do not feel any pain. They will not remember the treatment Show more…

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Which instruction would the nurse include when preparing a client scheduled for ECT? a. "You'll be awake, but you won't remember anything about the treatment." b. "Don't eat or drink anything after midnight of the day of the treatment." c. "One treatment session is usually all that you'll need for treatment." d. "Avoid looking directly into the light when the doctor shines it at you."

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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Electroconvulsive Therapy is a medical treatment for certain psychiatric disorders, particularly severe depression. It involves the administration of controlled electrical currents to the brain while the patient is under anesthesia to induce a therapeutic seizure. Understanding the nature of ECT, including the effects of anesthesia and the recovery process, is essential for both clinicians and patients in ensuring safety and managing expectations.

Pre-Procedural Fasting

Pre-procedural fasting is a critical safety measure that involves refraining from consuming food or liquids for a set period before undergoing a procedure that requires anesthesia. This practice minimizes the risk of aspiration during anesthesia induction and is a standard preparation step in treatments like ECT, ensuring that the patient’s airway remains protected throughout the process.

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