单选题 Nursing care for a client after electroeonvulsive therapy (ECT) should include which of the following?

A. Nothing by mouth for 24 hours after the treatment because of the anesthetic agent.
B. Bed rest for the first 8 hours after a treatment.
C. Assessment of short-term memory loss.
D. No special care.

【正确答案】 C

【答案解析】The nurse must assess the level of short-term memory loss. Short-term memory loss is the most common adverse effect of ECT. In most cases, memory returns within 3 months. The client might need to be reoriented. The client can get out of bed and eat as soon as he feels comfortable.