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 treatments, a nurse should recognize the continued need for which critical intervention?

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

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