A Common Side Effect of ECT Is

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Multiple Choice

A common side effect of ECT is:

• A)mild brain damage and a greater susceptibility to seizures.
• B)increased anxiety, suicidal thoughts, hallucinations, and coma.
• C)tardive dyskinesia.
• D)temporary or permanent memory loss for the events leading up to the ECT session.

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