Question

A nurse is providing teaching for a client who is scheduled to receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for the treatment of major depressive disorder. Which of the following client statements indicates understanding of the teaching?

A. "It is common to treat depression with ECT before trying medications."
B. "I can have my depression cured if I receive a series of ECT treatments."
C. "I will have seizures lasting 1 1/2 to 2 minutes during ECT."
D. "I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during ECT."

ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 10 Notes

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. "I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during ECT."

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is D. "I will receive a muscle relaxant to protect me from injury during ECT." This statement indicates understanding of the teaching because it recognizes the need for a muscle relaxant during ECT. A muscle relaxant is administered to prevent injury during the seizures induced by ECT.