Which of the following conditions would place a client at risk for injury during electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatments? (Select all that apply.)

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A client with severe osteoporosis is at risk for bone fractures during ECT treatments. Acute and chronic pulmonary disorders can cause respiratory distress during ECT, and recent cardiovascular accidents can increase the risk of cardiac complications. Hypothyroidism and prostatic hypertrophy are not conditions that would place a client at risk for injury during ECT treatments.

Which of the Following Conditions Would Place a Client at Risk