The Nurse Preparing a Patient for a Scheduled Appointment for Electroconvulsive

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse preparing a patient for a scheduled appointment for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) reminds the patient to:

• A) drink plenty of fluids before ECT to ensure adequate hydration.
• B) bring a change of clothes in case of incontinence.
• C) be prepared for visual disturbances after the treatment.
• D) arrange for transportation to and from the appointment.

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Definitions:

Central Route

A method of persuasion that involves deeply processing the content of the message, leading to lasting attitude change.

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of mental discomfort occurring when a person holds conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values, leading to motivation to reduce the dissonance.

Attitude Accessibility

The ease with which an attitude can be retrieved from memory, impacting how quickly and consistently it influences an individual's response to related objects or situations.

Implicit Attitudes

Unconscious beliefs or feelings that may influence behavior and understanding, without conscious awareness.