Tony Has a Choice Between Right Unilateral Brief ECT and Right

question 143

Multiple Choice

Tony has a choice between right unilateral brief ECT and right unilateral ultrabrief pulse ECT for treatment of his persistent major depression. You advise him to select __________, because __________.

• A)right unilateral brief ECT; it has a high rate of treatment success
• B)right unilateral ultrabrief pulse ECT; it has a much lower side effect profile
• C)either one; they both may work about the same
• D)neither; he's better off remaining depressed

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Definitions:

Conflict

A situation where there are incompatible interests, beliefs, or objectives between two or more parties, leading to a disagreement or dispute.

Group Decision

The outcome or resolution arrived at by a group of individuals through a deliberative process.

Socioemotional

Relating to the interplay between social interactions and emotional responses.

Rational

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic; an approach to decision-making that is characterized by logical and analytical thought processes.