A patient with schizophrenia has undergone eight electroconvulsive therapy treatments (ECTs) in the last 2 weeks.The daughter is upset that her parent is lethargic,confused,and does not recognize her.The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:
A) The combination of ECTs and neuroleptic medications can make a patient drowsy.
B) These reactions indicate of a drug overdose.
C) Many patients with schizophrenia punish their families by pretending not to know them.
D) A temporary memory loss is common after several ECTs.
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