Multiple Choice
A nursing instructor is teaching about the medications given prior to and during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) .Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
A) "Atropine (Atro-Pen) is administered to paralyze skeletal muscles during ECT."
B) "Succinylcholine chloride (Anectine) decreases secretions to prevent aspiration."
C) "Thiopental sodium (Pentothal) is a short-acting anesthesia to render the client unconscious."
D) "Glycopyrrolate (Robinul) is given to prevent severe muscle contractions during seizure."
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