Stefano Is Suffering from Severe Depressive Symptoms,and Has Been for Over

question 80

Multiple Choice

Stefano is suffering from severe depressive symptoms,and has been for over a year.His physician has tried several different psychoactive medications,but either they were not effective or the side-effects were intolerable.His psychologist has attempted several different types of therapy,but his symptoms continue with no real improvement.Stefano has decided to undergo electroconvulsive therapy.Which of the following side effects of ECT should Stefano be most concerned will occur?

• A) Some minor loss of hair on his head
• B) Temporary deafness
• C) Memory loss
• D) Dysgeusia (loss of taste)

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