A patient is considering having electroconvulsive therapy to treat his severe depression. Which statements indicate the patient has an understanding of the procedure? (Select all that apply.)
a. "My treatment plan will include treat-ments once every other month."
b. "The shock will cause me to have a short seizure."
c. "This treatment is often more successful than medications."
d. "I will have to be hospitalized the day be-fore and after the treatments for observa-tion."
e. "The treatments will be performed in the early morning hours."
B, C, E
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the oldest form of brain stimulation therapy used for severe depression. After several regimens of medication are unsuccessful, or if the patient is severely depressed or actively suicidal, ECT is considered. Evidence suggests that ECT is more effective than pharmacotherapy. ECT consists of electric shock delivered to the brain via electrodes ap-plied to the temples. This shock artificially induces a grand mal seizure lasting 30 to 90 seconds. The patient typically receives 8 to 12 treatments spread over several weeks. ECT is frequently done on an outpatient basis in the early morning.
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