For which client would the nurse question the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?

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1.This is correct. ECT is contraindicated in clients with untreated hypertension or heart disease.
2.This is incorrect. ECT is used for clients with mania; seasonal allergies are not a contraindication.
3.This is incorrect. ECT is not commonly used for OCD but can be useful to treat OCD; it is not contraindicated for clients with a history of cancer.
4.This is incorrect. ECT is used for MDD; sadness is a symptom of MDD.

For Which Client Would the Nurse Question the Use of Electroconvulsive