A Chronically Depressed and Suicidal Client Is Admitted to a Psychiatric

A chronically depressed and suicidal client is admitted to a psychiatric unit.The client is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) .During the course of ECT,a nurse should recognize the continued need for which critical intervention?

A) Suicide assessment must continue throughout the ECT course.
B) Antidepressant medications are contraindicated throughout the ECT course.
C) Discourage expressions of hopelessness throughout the ECT course.
D) Encourage a high-caloric diet throughout the ECT course.

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