Clients who have which of the following psychiatric–mental health diagnoses are likely candidates for ECT? (Select all that apply.)
A) Alzheimer's disease
B) Alcohol abuse disorder
C) Delusional depression
D) Acute schizophrenia
E) Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD)
Ans: C, D, E
Among the many psychiatric–mental health problems that may be treated with ECT are delusional depression, acute schizophrenia, and OCD. Alzheimer's disease and alcohol abuse disorder are not commonly treated with ECT.
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