A 48-year-old client presents with a long history of severe depression unrelieved by medication. He is admitted to the hospital for electroconvulsive therapy. Family members are very concerned about…

The correct answer is A. Have transient memory loss, confusion, and headache. (A) This answer is correct. The client will be confused and have a memory loss, which is usually temporary, after electroconvulsive shock therapy. (B) This answer is incorrect. The client will experience transient memory loss, look bewildered, and be confused initially. (C)…

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Question

A 48-year-old client presents with a long history of severe depression unrelieved by medication. He is admitted to the hospital for electroconvulsive therapy. Family members are very concerned about this therapy and are requesting information about aftereffects of the treatment. The nurse informs the family that he will:

Options

AHave transient memory loss, confusion, and headache
BBe alert and oriented immediately after the treatment
CHave insomnia for the first few days
DRequire no special care after the procedure

How the community answered

(45 responses)

A
93% (42)
B
4% (2)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

(A) This answer is correct. The client will be confused and have a memory loss, which is usually temporary, after electroconvulsive shock therapy. (B) This answer is incorrect. The client will experience transient memory loss, look bewildered, and be confused initially. (C) This answer is incorrect. The client will sleep immediately following the treatment. (D) This answer is incorrect. Vital signs are taken at least hourly after treatment. The client is monitored for hypotension, tachycardia, respiratory problems, and possible seizure activity.

Topics

#electroconvulsive therapy#ECT aftereffects#patient and family education#depression treatment

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