Nursing preparations for a patient undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) resemble those used for general anesthesia (select all that apply):

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Nursing preparations for ECT include monitoring vital signs before and after the procedure to ensure patient safety, medicating the patient before the procedure if ordered to manage anxiety or other symptoms, educating the patient and their family about the procedure to ensure they understand what to expect and to alleviate concerns, and monitoring the patient for confusion after the procedure as temporary memory loss or confusion can be a side effect of ECT. Obtaining the patient's signature for informed consent is also a critical step, but it is not the nurse's responsibility; it is the responsibility of the physician performing the procedure, making D incorrect.

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