A physician has ordered transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for a client with back pain. Which of the following candidates is most suitable for TENS?
A) Client who is an athlete
B) Client who is pregnant
C) Client with a cardiac pacemaker
D) Client with atrial fibrillation
A
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Clients involved in sports activities are most suitable for TENS. Several athletes undergo TENS when they are in acute pain. TENS is a nonnarcotic, noninvasive method, and has no toxic side effects. However, TENS is contraindicated in pregnant women because its effect on the unborn fetus has not been determined. Clients with cardiac pacemakers, especially the demand type; clients prone to irregular heartbeats; and clients with previous heart attacks are not candidates for TENS.
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