NCLEX-RN Question #668: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C. "Six to 10 treatments are common. Are you concerned about permanent effects?". (A) This response indicates that the nurse is unsure of herself and not knowledgeable about ECT. It also reinforces the husband's fears. (B) This response is "passing the buck" unnecessarily. The information needed to appropriately answer the husband's question is well within the

Question

A client is medically cleared for ECT and is tentatively scheduled for six treatments over a 2-week period. Her husband asks, "Isn't that a lot?" The nurse's best response is:

Options

A"Yes, that does seem like a lot."
B"You'll have to talk to the doctor about that. The physician knows what's best for the client."
C"Six to 10 treatments are common. Are you concerned about permanent effects?"
D"Don't worry. Some clients have lots more than that."

Explanation

(A) This response indicates that the nurse is unsure of herself and not knowledgeable about ECT. It also reinforces the husband's fears. (B) This response is "passing the buck" unnecessarily. The information needed to appropriately answer the husband's question is well within the nurse's knowledge base. (C) The most common range for affective disorders is 6-10 treatments. This response confirms and reinforces the physician's plan for treatment. It also opens communicationwith the husband to identify underlying fears and knowledge deficits. (D) This response offers false reassurance and dismisses the husband's underlying concerns

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