A Patient with Refractory Depression Will Receive Electroconvulsive Therapy

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with refractory depression will receive electroconvulsive therapy. She would like more information about this therapy. What information should be provided to her?

• A) You will need to be on bedrest for 2 days after the procedure.
• B) The procedure produces a brief brain seizure that activates various brain areas.
• C) The procedure is painless, so usually no anesthesia is necessary.
• D) You will have to reduce your intake of food after, due to the risk of vomiting.

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