Nursing preparation for a client undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) resembles those used for general anesthesia. The nurse should follow these steps for this procedure (place in the order they will occur):

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Nursing preparation for a client undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) resembles those used for general anesthesia. The nurse should follow these steps for this procedure (place in the order they will occur):

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

What is a crucial aspect of nursing care for LGBTQIA+ mental health clients to promote a supportive and inclusive environment?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Which of the following is a neuromodulator?

Correct Answer: A

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Question 4 of 5

Which of the following disorders isn't an extrapyramidal symptom that may be caused by antipsychotic drugs?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Extrapyramidal symptoms include dystonia, pseudoparkinsonism, and akathisia. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is also a side effect of antipsychotic drugs but is an idiosyncratic reaction to an antipsychotic drug, not an extrapyramidal symptom. Breast tenderness in men and women is also a potential side effect of antipsychotic drugs that cause elevated prolactin levels, but it is not an extrapyramidal symptom.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following increases the risk for neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS)?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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