A client with depression is receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).Which interventions should the nurse plan when caring for this client? Select all that apply.
A) Maintain nothing-by-mouth status until fully awake.
B) Administer intravenous fluids for 8 hours post procedure.
C) Place in the lateral recumbent position.
D) Provide oral fluids immediately after the procedure.
E) Place in the supine position with the head flat.

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A) Care of the client recovering from electroconvulsive therapy includes placing in the lateral recumbent position to facilitate drainage and to prevent aspiration and to maintain nothing by mouth until fully awake. The supine with head flat position can lead to aspiration. The client does not need intravenous fluids for 8 hours after the procedure. Providing oral fluids when not fully awake can lead to aspiration.
B) Care of the client recovering from electroconvulsive therapy includes placing in the lateral recumbent position to facilitate drainage and to prevent aspiration and to maintain nothing by mouth until fully awake. The supine with head flat position can lead to aspiration. The client does not need intravenous fluids for 8 hours after the procedure. Providing oral fluids when not fully awake can lead to aspiration.
C) Care of the client recovering from electroconvulsive therapy includes placing in the lateral recumbent position to facilitate drainage and to prevent aspiration and to maintain nothing by mouth until fully awake. The supine with head flat position can lead to aspiration. The client does not need intravenous fluids for 8 hours after the procedure. Providing oral fluids when not fully awake can lead to aspiration.
D) Care of the client recovering from electroconvulsive therapy includes placing in the lateral recumbent position to facilitate drainage and to prevent aspiration and to maintain nothing by mouth until fully awake. The supine with head flat position can lead to aspiration. The client does not need intravenous fluids for 8 hours after the procedure. Providing oral fluids when not fully awake can lead to aspiration.
E) Care of the client recovering from electroconvulsive therapy includes placing in the lateral recumbent position to facilitate drainage and to prevent aspiration and to maintain nothing by mouth until fully awake. The supine with head flat position can lead to aspiration. The client does not need intravenous fluids for 8 hours after the procedure. Providing oral fluids when not fully awake can lead to aspiration.

A Client with Depression Is Receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)