An elderly client has met the criteria for a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder.The client does not respond to antidepressant medications.Which treatment should a nurse anticipate that the physician would prescribe for this client?

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment that involves the use of electrical currents to stimulate the brain, which can be effective in treating severe depression in individuals who are not responsive to antidepressant medications. While neuroleptic therapy, antiparkinsonian agents, and anxiolytic agents may be used to treat certain symptoms associated with depression, they are not typically used as a first-line treatment for Major Depressive Disorder that is not responsive to antidepressant medications.

An Elderly Client Has Met the Criteria for a Diagnosis