All of the Following Statements Are True Regarding the Use

question 105

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are true regarding the use of ECT among older adults with depressive disorders EXCEPT

• A)serious complications such as cardiorespiratory problems may result.
• B)ECT appears more effective with older than younger adults.
• C)physicians are generally recommended to consider other treatments.
• D)it can result in short-term transient memory problems.
• E)due to the problems,ECT is less likely to be used to treat older adults.

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