Which of the following individuals is most likely to be treated and respond to treatment with electroconvulsive therapy?

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Electroconvulsive therapy is most commonly used as a treatment for severe depression, especially when accompanied by psychotic symptoms such as delusions or hallucinations. Option C describes a patient with major depression with delusions, which indicates a higher level of severity and potential for psychotic symptoms. Thus, this patient is a good candidate for ECT treatment. Options A, B, and D do not indicate the same level of severity or presence of psychotic symptoms as option C, and are therefore less likely to be treated with ECT.

Which of the Following Individuals Is Most Likely to Be