Which Action Should the Nurse Take When a Depressed Client

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take when a depressed client refuses electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) ?

• A) Accept the client's decision
• B) Inform the client that the procedure is mandatory
• C) Tell the client that the signature verifies informed consent
• D) Call the family to receive approval

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Definitions:

Stressful Relationships

Relationships that cause significant anxiety, tension, or distress, impacting mental or physical well-being.

Cognitive Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that aims to change negative patterns of thinking to improve mood and behavior.

Family Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that aims to treat familial issues through collaborative therapeutic efforts involving multiple family members.

Social System

A complex set of human relationships interacting in many ways within a community or society, governed by their own norms and structures.