A nurse is preparing a client for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the procedure?

A. Multiple ECT treatments are typically required to achieve therapeutic effects; one session is rarely sufficient for depression. B. Clients are usually NPO (nothing by mouth) for several hours prior to ECT to reduce the risk of aspiration during anesthesia. C. ECT involves the controlled induction of brief seizures under general anesthesia, which is the intended mechanism for alleviating severe depression or other psychiatric conditions. This statement demonstrates an accurate understanding of the procedure. D. A pre-ECT workup, including physical exam, lab tests, and sometimes ECG, is required to ensure client safety before anesthesia and the procedure.