Which of the Following Is True of the Risks of ECT

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the risks of ECT (electroconvulsive shock therapy) ?

• A)Risks are so severe that the use of ECT has been banned by law.
• B)Risks may include both short- and long-term intellectual impairment.
• C)Risks have been completely eliminated by modern improvements in the procedure.
• D)Risks are negligible, as long as appropriate precautions are taken.

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