Posted: December 22nd, 2017
The client is having electroconvulsive therapy for treatment of
severe depression. Prior to the ECT, the nurse should:
❍ A. Apply a tourniquet to the client’s arm.
❍ B. Administer an anticonvulsant medication.
❍ C. Ask the client if he is allergic to shellfish.
❍ D. Apply a blood pressure cuff to the arm.
Place an order in 3 easy steps. Takes less than 5 mins.