A patient who is being seen in the community mental health center for PTSD is being considered for EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)therapy.The nurse is asked to conduct an assessment to validate the patient's appropriateness for this treatment.Which of the following data,collected by the nurse,are most important to document when determining appropriateness for treatment with EMDR? Select all that apply.
A)The patient has a history of a seizure disorder.
B)The patient has a history of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
C)The patient reports suicidal ideation with a plan.
D)The patient has been using alcohol in increasing quantities over the last 3 months.

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A history of a seizure disorder (A) is important as EMDR can potentially trigger seizures. Suicidal ideation with a plan (C) is crucial to assess as EMDR may not be suitable for individuals with acute suicidal thoughts. Increasing alcohol use (D) is relevant as substance abuse can affect the effectiveness and safety of EMDR therapy.

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