What is the focus of priority nursing care for the period immediately after a patient has an electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment?
A) Supporting physiologic stability
B) Reducing disorientation and confusion
C) Monitoring pupillary responses
D) Assisting the patient to plan for the future

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During the immediate post-treatment period, the patient is recovering from general anesthesia, hence the need to establish and support physiologic stability. Monitoring pupillary responses is not a priority. Reducing disorientation and confusion is an acceptable intervention but not the priority. Assisting the patient to plan for the future is inappropriate in the immediate post-treatment period because the patient may be confused.

What Is the Focus of Priority Nursing Care for the Period