1. A nurse is caring for a client who has given informed consent for ECT. Just before the procedure, the client

tells the nurse she is considering not going forward with the treatment. Which of the following statements

by the nurse is appropriate?

a. “You don’t have to go through with the treatment.”

b. “Most people who have this procedure feel better following the treatment.”

c. “It’s okay to be nervous before this treatment.”

d. “Your doctor wouldn’t have ordered thistreatment unlessit was necessary.”

2. While performing a routine assessment, a nurse notices fraying on the electrical cord of a client’s CPM

device. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

a. Report the defect to the equipment maintenance staff.

b. Ensure the device inspection sticker is current

c. Remove the device from the room

d. Initiate a requisition for a replacement CPM device

3. A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a new prescription for hydromorphone. Which of

the following actions should the nurse take?

a. Document administration of the medication upon removal from the medication dispensing system

b. Withhold the medication if the client does not appear to be in pain.