Which of the following is not included as a guideline prepared by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) for use of ECT?
A) There are no absolute contraindications to ECT.
B) It is an alternate treatment for clients unresponsive to pharmacotherapy.
C) ECT is used as a last resort in depressed clients.
D) ECT is used in clients who exhibit suicidal tendencies.
Ans: C
ECT should not be reserved as a last resort. The most common use of ECT is with clients who have not responded to alternative treatments such as pharmacotherapy, exhibit a deterioration in clinical symptoms, or exhibit suicidal ideations.
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