An older adult patient is severely suicidal. The patient has not eaten for a week and today began refusing fluids. The patient's physical condition is declining. The nurse should prepare for which intervention?

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ECT is the treatment of choice for severe depression in older adults when a rapid response is necessary. Bright-light therapy and behavior modification will take too long. The patient does not have assessment findings that indicate enteral feeding is needed.

An Older Adult Patient Is Severely Suicidal