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A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder was hospitalized for 8 days. Treatment included six electroconvulsive therapy sessions and aggressive dose adjustments of antidepressant medications. The patient owns a small business and was counseled not to make major decisions for a month. Select the correct rationale for this counseling.
A) Temporary memory impairments and confusion can be associated with electroconvulsive therapy.
B) Antidepressant medications alter catecholamine levels, which impair decision-making abilities.
C) Antidepressant medications may cause confusion related to a limitation of tyramine in the diet.
D) The patient needs time to reorient him or herself to a pressured work schedule.
On Sep 24, 2024