Following electroconvulsive therapy several weeks, a client has experienced the continued loss of memory, especially of more recent past events. Which of the following is this is known as?
A) Vascular dementia
B) Retrograde amnesia
C) Traumatic amnesia
D) Temporary Alzheimer's disease
Ans: B
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A possible side effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is memory loss of past events, with recent past events being more sensitive to ECT. This retrograde amnesia may persevere for several months after treatment. In some instances, it may be permanent. This memory loss is more common with bilateral electrode placement.
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