Question

The new nurse is reinforcing teaching to a client scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). What information given by the new nurse would cause the charge nurse to intervene?

a) "You may experience some short-term memory loss after the procedure."
b) "ECT is a painless procedure conducted under general anesthesia."
c) "You'll need to avoid eating or drinking for 24 hours before ECT."
d) "ECT is a long-term treatment for chronic depression."

Answer 1

The charge nurse would intervene if the new nurse provides incorrect information about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as a long-term treatment for chronic depression.

Step-by-step explanation:

The new nurse should provide accurate and reliable information to the client scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The information that would cause the charge nurse to intervene is option d) "ECT is a long-term treatment for chronic depression." This statement is incorrect as ECT is typically used as a short-term treatment for severe depression that is resistant to other forms of therapy. It is important for the nurse to provide correct information to the client to avoid misinformation and potential harm.