Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Temporary memory loss (D) is a common ECT side effect to prepare clients for. Sleep lasts 30-60 minutes (A), ECT isnÔÇÖt a cure (B), and muscle relaxants, not anti-seizure drugs (C), are used.