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armygirl · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse notes that multiple clients are scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) over the next month. For which conditions is ECT indicated? Select all that apply.

A) Major depression
B) Mania
C) Schizoaffective disorder
D) Obsessivecompulsive disorder
E) Antisocial personality disorder

Question 2

The strongest predictors of first-time depression in the older adult are which of the following factors?

a. history of substance abuse and mental illness
b. poor physical health and inadequate social support
c. higher socioeconomic status and educational level
d. moving to a retirement community and leaving old friends

mrphibs · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C

Answer to Question 2

B
The strongest predictors of first-time depression in the older adult include poor physical health and inadequate social support. Other factors that are strong predictors include bereavement after the death of a spouse and development of disability.