Which Statement Should Be Included During the Educational Preparation of a Patient

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which statement should be included during the educational preparation of a patient who will undergo ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) in 1 week?

• A) "The induced seizure will last approximately 2 minutes and will be very mild."
• B) "We encourage a family member to stay with the patient during the treatment."
• C) "I'd be happy to arrange for you to speak with a patient who has experienced ECT."
• D) "There may be a small amount of permanent memory loss, but it is usually related to the time of the seizure itself."

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