During electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), the patient is monitored carefully before and after the procedure. The nurse assisting with this procedure is aware that monitoring is necessary because the patient may suffer from:
A.
Euphoria.
B.
Immediate alertness after the procedure and sleepy later in the day.
C.
Urine retention.
D.
Seizure activity.
Question 2
Nurse Arlene recognizes that the focus of environmental (MILIEU) therapy is to:
A.
Control the environment to bring about a positive behavior change.
B.
Allow the patient freedom to decide whether they want to participate in activities.
C.
Use role-play to meet their personal needs.
D.
Use natural medicines rather than drugs to control behavior.
Assessing Palpebral Conjunctiva, Patient Position
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