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To minimize the risk of injury during an electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment, the nurse:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Inserting a bite-block into the client's mouth prior to the delivery of the electrical stimulus helps prevent the client from biting down on their tongue or injuring their teeth during the seizure. This is crucial for minimizing the risk of injury during ECT treatment.
Incorrect Choices:
A: Timing the seizure to not last more than 60 seconds is not directly related to minimizing the risk of injury during ECT treatment.
B: Monitoring the client's EEG for changes in wave patterns is important for assessing the effectiveness of the treatment but does not directly minimize the risk of injury.
D: Applying a cuff to the client's ankle for blood pressure monitoring is important for general monitoring but does not directly address the risk of injury during the seizure.