A Patient with Refractory Depression Will Receive Electroconvulsive Therapy

Multiple Choice

A patient with refractory depression will receive electroconvulsive therapy. She would like more information about this therapy. What information should be provided to her?

A) You will need to be on bedrest for 2 days after the procedure.
B) The procedure produces a brief brain seizure that activates various brain areas.
C) The procedure is painless, so usually no anesthesia is necessary.
D) You will have to reduce your intake of food after, due to the risk of vomiting.