Agnes has been recently diagnosed as suffering a particularly severe form of depression. She was admitted to the hospital and given the typical recommended electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment. What will her medical chart reveal about her treatment?

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The typical recommended treatment for severe depression with ECT involves a series of 6 to 12 sessions over a few weeks. This is often effective in providing relief for symptoms. Option A may be too little treatment for severe depression, option B does not describe a typical ECT treatment, and option D involves a much longer and more drastic treatment approach that is not typically used for severe depression.

Agnes Has Been Recently Diagnosed as Suffering a Particularly Severe