Which of the following is a common nursing teaching point for a patient about to undergo ECT?
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Correct answer: “You may feel groggy and have some short-term memory loss after each treatment.”
Patients should be informed that they may feel drowsy or confused afterwards and might have some short-term memory impairment; this helps with realistic expectations and safety.
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