The home health nurse is caring for a patient with an implanted pacemaker. What type of pain management would be contraindicated?
a. Peripheral analgesics
b. A TENS unit
c. Opioid analgesics
d. Adjuvant analgesics
ANS: B
A TENS unit may interfere with the function of the pacemaker.
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