Free NCLEX RN Exam Practice Question
The client is having electroconvulsive therapy for treatment of severe depression. Prior to the ECT,the nurse should:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A blood pressure cuff is applied to one limb during ECT to monitor for seizure activity (visible in the uncuffed limb). Tourniquets anticonvulsants and shellfish allergies are not relevant to ECT preparation.
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