Question

A client states, "My doctor has told me I am a candidate for ECT. Where will the treatment take place, and how much time would this entail?" Which nursing reply is best?

1. "Clients typically undergo 6 to 12 ECT procedures, three times a week in an outpatient setting."
2. "Clients typically receive two to three treatments, in either an outpatient or inpatient setting."
3. "Clients typically receive an unlimited number of treatments, in the hospital procedure room."
4. "Clients typically receive ECT in their hospital room, daily for 1 month."

Answer 1

ECT treatments can range from 6 to 12 procedures, depending on the client's needs, and can be received in either an outpatient or inpatient setting.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best nursing reply to the client's question about Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is option 2: "Clients typically receive two to three treatments, in either an outpatient or inpatient setting."

ECT is a medical procedure used to treat severe mental illnesses such as depression and bipolar disorder. The number of treatments and the setting depend on the specific needs of the client, as determined by the doctor and the client's condition.

The article by Reti, I. R. explains that ECT can range from 6 to 12 procedures, usually three times a week, while the article by Pagnin, D. et al. states that ECT has been found effective after two to three treatments. The setting for ECT can be either an outpatient facility or a hospital, depending on the severity of the client's condition.