Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A 62-year-old female client with severe depression and psychotic symptoms is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) tomorrow morning. The client's daughter asks the nurse, 'How painful will the treatment be for Mom?' The nurse should respond by saying which of the following?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
ECT is performed under anesthesia, ensuring the client is unconscious and feels no pain during the procedure.