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A client scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at 9:00 a.m. is discovered eating breakfast at 8:00 a.m. On the basis of this observation, which is the most appropriate nursing action?
 
  A. The nurse notifies the client's physician of the situation and cancels the ECT.
  B. The nurse removes the breakfast tray and assists the client to the ECT procedure room.
  C. The nurse allows the client to finish breakfast and reschedules ECT for 10:00 a.m.
  D. The nurse increases the client's fluid intake to facilitate the digestive process.

Question 2

A nursing instructor is teaching about the medications given prior to and during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
 
  A. Atropine (Atro-Pen) is administered to paralyze skeletal muscles during ECT.
  B. Succinylcholine chloride (Anectine) decreases secretions to prevent aspiration.
  C. Thiopental sodium (Pentothal) is a short-acting anesthesia to render the client unconscious.
  D. Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) is given to prevent severe muscle contractions during seizure.



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Answer to Question 1

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A client who is scheduled for ECT procedures is given nothing by mouth (NPO) for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours before treatment.

Answer to Question 2

C
In order to render a client unconscious during the ECT procedure, an anesthesiologist administers intravenously a short-acting anesthetic such as thiopental sodium (Pentothal).





 

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