A Client Who Will Be Receiving ECT Must Provide Informed

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client who will be receiving ECT must provide informed consent. Which situation should cause a nurse to question the validity of the informed consent?

• A) The client is paranoid.
• B) The client is 87 years old.
• C) The client incorrectly reports his or her spouse's name, date, and time of day.
• D) The client relies on his or her spouse to interpret the information.

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