A Client Experienced Bradycardia During Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Treatment

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client experienced bradycardia during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. A nurse assigns a nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output R/T vagal stimulation occurring during ECT. Which outcome would the nurse expect the client to achieve?

• A)The client will verbalize an understanding of the need for moving slowly after treatment.
• B)The client will maintain an oxygen saturation level of 88% 1 hour after treatment.
• C)The client will continue adequate tissue perfusion 1 hour after treatment.
• D)The client will verbalize an understanding of common side effects of ECT.

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