A physician orders a medication to be administered by a nurse 30 minutes before each electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. This medication will decrease secretions and will maintain heart rate during the convulsion.
Which medication would the physician most likely prescribe for this purpose?
A) Thiopental sodium (Pentothal)
B) Atropine sulfate (Atropen)
C) Succinylcholine (Anectine)
D) Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client with low self-esteem. Which nonverbal communication should the nurse anticipate?
A) Arms crossed
B) Eyes pointed downward
C) Staring at the nurse
D) Smiling inappropriately