An older adult patient is severely suicidal and the patient's physical condition is declining.When it is apparent that traditional interventions are ineffective, the nurse should prepare for which intervention?
A) Insertion of a feeding tube
B) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
C) Behavior modification
D) Bright-light therapy
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