Which of the following clients is most likely to benefit from electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
A) A client with bipolar disorder who is not compliant with the blood testing necessary for lithium therapy
B) A man with a diagnosis of bipolar II disorder who has recently begun experiencing a manic episode
C) A woman whose major depression has not responded appreciably to antidepressants
D) A client whose recent strange behavior has been attributed to cyclothymic disorder
Ans: C
While ECT is used to treat an increasing range of psychiatric–mental health problems, individuals with major depression are often among the best candidates for the treatment. ECT would not be used as a response to noncompliance, and a person who is currently experiencing a manic episode is less commonly treated with ECT. Cyclothymic disorder is less severe than bipolar II disorder and is consequently less likely to warrant ECT.
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