During a course of 12 electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) procedures, an anxious client diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) refuses to bathe or attend group therapy. The client reports some memory problems and says he has trouble figuring out what time of day it is. Which of the following nursing diagnoses should be assigned to this client? Select all that apply.

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1.This is correct. The most common side effects of ECT leading to client anxiety are temporary memory loss and confusion.
2.This is correct. The client is at risk for injury due to anxiety related to post-ECT side effects of confusion and memory loss.
3.This is correct. The client is at risk for activity intolerance due to post-ECT side effects of confusion and memory loss.
4.This is incorrect. Altered sensory perception is related to psychosis and hallucinations associated with schizophrenia rather than MDD.
5.This is correct. Social isolation characterized by not attending group therapy is related to post-ECT side effects of confusion and memory loss.

During a Course of 12 Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Procedures, an Anxious