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During a course of 12 electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) procedures, an anxious client diagnosed with major depression refuses to bathe or attend group therapy. He reports some memory problems and says he has trouble figuring out what time of day it is.
 
  At this time, which of the following nursing diagnoses should be assigned to this client? Select all that apply. A. Anxiety R/T post-ECT confusion and memory loss
  B. Risk for injury R/T post-ECT confusion and memory loss
  C. Risk for activity intolerance R/T post-ECT confusion and memory loss
  D. Altered sensory perception R/T post-ECT confusion and memory loss
  E. Social isolation R/T post-ECT confusion and memory loss

Question 2

Which assessment results should a nurse evaluate and report in the process of clearing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Electrocardiographi c records
  B. Pulmonary function study results
  C. Electroencephalogra m analysis
  D. Complete blood count values
  E. Urinalysis results



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, E
Because of the post-ECT thought alterations of confusion and memory loss, the client is anxious, is accident prone, and has socially isolated self. Altered sensory perception is related to psychotic thoughts of a sensory nature such as hallucinations, and because this client is diagnosed with major depression, not schizophrenia, altered sensory perception would not be anticipated.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D, E
A nurse should evaluate electrocardiographi c records, pulmonary function study results, complete blood count, and urinalysis results and report any abnormalities to the client's physician. The client must be medically cleared prior to ECT.



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