The family of a client are excited by the potential benefits of deep brain stimulation. This client is likely being treated for which of the following?
A) End-stage Parkinson's disease
B) Catatonia
C) Brain cancer–induced dementia
D) Paranoid schizophrenia
Ans: A
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The most invasive form of brain stimulation involves implanting an electrode directly into the brain. The technique, deep brain stimulation (DBS), is used in end-stage Parkinson's disease for relief of distressing tremors.
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