Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has major depressive disorder about what to expect when undergoing electroconvulsive therapy. Which of the following information should the nurse give the client?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: You might feel a bit confused for a few hours after the procedure. This is because confusion is a common side effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) due to the temporary disruption of cognitive functions. The confusion typically resolves within a few hours post-procedure.
Choice A is incorrect because feeling pulsations in the neck is not a typical sensation experienced during ECT. Choice B is incorrect as the client usually wakes up shortly after the procedure, not 30 minutes later. Choice D is incorrect as changes in voice are not a common side effect of ECT.
Choice A is incorrect because feeling pulsations in the neck is not a typical sensation experienced during ECT. Choice B is incorrect as the client usually wakes up shortly after the procedure, not 30 minutes later. Choice D is incorrect as changes in voice are not a common side effect of ECT.