Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Full-length
A client who is to undergo electroconvulsive therapy for severe depression is quite anxious about the treatment and asks the nurse what to expect after treatment. Which of the following information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,C
Rationale
ECT causes short-term confusion (A), headache/muscle soreness (B), and transient memory loss (C). Incontinence (D) and prolonged hallucinations (E) are not typical.