A Patient Scheduled for an Initial ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) Treatment

A patient scheduled for an initial ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) treatment asks a nurse,"Isn't the electrical current dangerous?" Which response would be the most therapeutic?

A) "The amount of electricity is very small and used for only a few seconds."
B) "The chance of you being shocked is minimal; you won't feel anything."
C) "There's a small chance of something going wrong; the risk is about the same as with minor surgery."
D) "You're worried about being electrocuted, aren't you? Don't worry; there is no chance of that happening."

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