A member of the client's family tells the nurse that they don't understand the choice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for their mother's depression. The family member states they are worried about the damage her brain will incur from the grand mal seizure. What will the nurse teach the family members about ECT?
A) ECT is a safe and effective treatment option for depression.
B) They can withdraw consent at any time.
C) The induced seizure lasts less than a minute.
D) Grand mal seizures are not life threatening.
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