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Based on the knowledge of electroconvulsive treatment, the nurse explains to the student nurses that atropine is given before the treatment primarily to:1. Increase body secretion2. Minimize intestinal contractions3. Decrease anxiety4. Prevent aspiration

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Minimize intestinal contractions

Concept:

  • Electroconvulsive treatment refers to the electrical stimulation of the brain in depressive disorder under anesthesia.
  • Atropine is given before ECT. Atropine is an anticholinergic medication.

Explanation:

  • Anticholinergic medication minimizes secretion of the body.
  • Atropine also acts to prevent transient post-ictal bradyarrhythmias. Bradyarrhythmias is a slow heart rate that is less than 60 beats per minute.
  • Atropine reduces gastric motility and lowers esophageal sphincter tone as an anticholinergic agent.
  • Anticholinergic medication does not provide prevent aspiration.


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