A Client Experienced Bradycardia During Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Treatment

A client experienced bradycardia during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. A nurse assigns a nursing diagnosis of decreased cardiac output R/T vagal stimulation occurring during ECT. Which outcome would the nurse expect the client to achieve?

A) The client will verbalize an understanding of the need for moving slowly after treatment.
B) The client will maintain an oxygen saturation level of 88% 1 hour after treatment.
C) The client will continue adequate tissue perfusion 1 hour after treatment.
D) The client will verbalize an understanding of common side effects of ECT.

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