A nurse is caring for a client who has lung cancer. The client tells the nurse they do not want to be resuscitated in the event of a cardiac arrest. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?

Choice A reason: A space heater 5 feet from a bed is relatively safe if unobstructed, not a leading fire cause. Scientifically, heaters rank lower than smoking, as ignition requires closer flammable contact, making this less statistically significant per fire safety data.

Choice B reason: Smoking in bed is a top cause of residential fires, as embers easily ignite bedding. Scientifically, NFPA data show it’s a leading ignition source due to direct fuel contact, causing rapid flame spread, making it a critical hazard to highlight.

Choice C reason: Leaving the stove on causes kitchen fires, but smoking surpasses it in residential fatalities. Scientifically, unattended cooking ranks high, yet smoking’s bedroom context increases risk of sleeping victims, amplifying danger per fire incidence studies.

Choice D reason: Lack of smoke detectors increases fire deaths, not ignition. It’s a detection failure, not a cause. Scientifically, this affects outcomes, not initiation, making it irrelevant to identifying the leading hazard source per fire safety causation statistics.

Choice A reason: Voice alteration isn’t linked to ECT; it affects brain function, not vocal cords. Post-procedure, neurological effects dominate, not laryngeal changes.

Choice B reason: Neck pain may occur from positioning, but it’s not a primary ECT reaction. Muscle relaxants minimize strain, making this less common.

Choice C reason: Scalp tingling could stem from electrodes, but it’s rare and minor. ECT’s electrical impact targets memory and mood, not sensory nerves.

Choice D reason: Temporary memory loss is a well-documented ECT side effect, from disrupted hippocampal function. It’s expected, often resolving, and key to inform clients.