A Significant Risk for People Treated with ECT Is ______

question 276

Multiple Choice

A significant risk for people treated with ECT is ______.

• A) thyroid cancer
• B) brain cancer
• C) memory loss
• D) migraine headaches

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Definitions:

Brainstem Injury

Damage to the brainstem, which can lead to critical issues like altered consciousness, difficulties in breathing, and compromised heart function.

Subdural Hemorrhage

A type of bleeding that occurs beneath the dura mater of the brain, often resulting from traumatic injury, leading to pressure on brain tissues.

Epidural Hemorrhage

Bleeding between the inner surface of the skull and the dura mater, often resulting from traumatic injury and potentially leading to increased intracranial pressure.

Compound Skull Fracture

A type of skull fracture where there is a break in the bone as well as an accompanying tear in the scalp or dura mater, exposing the brain to potential infection.