Which nursing intervention is unique to patients undergoing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) compared to ECT?
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Correct answer: No sedation is needed and the patient stays awake and alert.
Unlike ECT, TMS is non-invasive, does not require general anesthesia, and the patient remains awake and alert during the procedure.
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