During a Course of 12 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Treatments, an Anxious

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Multiple Choice

During a course of 12 electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments, an anxious client diagnosed with major depression refuses to bathe or attend group therapy. At this time, which of the following nursing diagnoses should be assigned to this client? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Anxiety R/T post-ECT confusion and memory loss
• B)Risk for injury R/T post-ECT confusion and memory loss
• C)Disturbed thought processes R/T post-ECT confusion and memory loss
• D)Altered sensory perception R/T post-ECT confusion and memory loss
• E)Social isolation R/T post-ECT confusion and memory loss

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