After Receiving Two of Nine Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Treatments, a Client

After receiving two of nine electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments, a client states, "I can't even remember eating breakfast, so I want to stop the ECT treatments." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

A) "After you begin the course of treatments, you must complete all of them."
B) "You'll need to talk with your doctor about what you're thinking."
C) "It is within your right to discontinue the treatments, but let's talk about your concerns."
D) "Memory loss is a rare side effect of the treatment.I don't think it should be a concern."

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