According to Melinda Walker, RN, from Johns Hopkins Hospital, which nursing intervention is most appropriate for a patient immediately after undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?

Choice A reason: Providing detailed information about the next session is important for education but not the immediate priority after ECT. Post-procedure care focuses on safety and monitoring. Choice B reason: Immediately after ECT, patients are at risk for confusion, disorientation, headache, and transient memory loss. Monitoring vital signs ensures stability, while assessing for confusion addresses safety. This is the most appropriate immediate intervention. Choice C reason: Vigorous physical activity is unsafe immediately after ECT due to potential disorientation, weakness, and risk of falls. Rest and monitoring are prioritized. Choice D reason: Administering antidepressants may be part of ongoing treatment but is not the immediate nursing priority post-ECT. Safety and monitoring take precedence.