A nurse is speaking with a newly licensed nurse who reports that they fear a client might be dangerous to others due to the client's diagnosis of schizophrenia. Which of the following types of stigma should the nurse identify as being associated with this fear?

Rationale:

A. This statement may indicate prolonged grief or depression but does not specifically point to the guilt or distress seen in traumatic grief.

B. This describes a physiological response to flashbacks, which is more indicative of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rather than traumatic grief.

C. This statement reflects emotional suppression, which can be common in military culture but does not directly indicate traumatic grief.

D. Expressing survivor's guilt, as in feeling that they should have died instead of their friend, is a hallmark of traumatic grief and indicates the client is struggling with the loss in a deeply distressing way.

Rationale:

A. Eating breakfast prior to the procedure is generally not allowed due to the requirement for anesthesia, which requires the stomach to be empty to reduce the risk of aspiration.

B. Brief seizures are a key component of ECT, as the procedure involves inducing controlled seizures to achieve therapeutic effects. This statement indicates an accurate understanding of the procedure.

C. One ECT treatment is not typically sufficient for treating depression; multiple sessions are usually required for therapeutic benefit.

D. A pre-ECT workup is necessary to ensure the client is physically prepared for the procedure and to assess any potential risks.