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Evvie72

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on: Jul 19, 2018
After being presented with the potential benefits of ECT, a client has replied, I've seen enough movies to know there's no way I'm going to have any shock therapy. What is the most therapeutic response to this client's concerns?
 
  A) Ultimately it will be up to your psychiatrist to decide whether you will have the treatment or not.
  B) Don't believe what you see in movies. ECT is safe and effective and you're asleep the whole time.
  C) I know it looks violent, but you need to weigh the potential costs and benefits carefully before you make a decision.
  D) You won't have to go through it alone. Doctors and nurses will be present the whole time to reassure and protect you during ECT.

Question 2

Which of the following client factors would override the need to obtain informed consent from the client before administering ECT?
 
  A) Presence of delusions
  B) Legal incapacitation
  C) A documented history of violence
  D) Noncompliance with previous medication regimen


Yixagurpuldink

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
ECT has been demonstrated to be safe and effective. Contrary to most popular portrayals, the client is unconscious during the procedure. The client can refuse treatment unless he or she is legally incapacitated.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
The only time that informed consent for ECT would not be required from a client is if the client has been declared legally incapacitated by a court.


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Evvie72

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
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