An esthetician's intake form must screen for electrotherapy contraindications. Which set of CLIENT FACTORS is an ABSOLUTE contraindication for high-frequency, galvanic, OR microcurrent electrotherapy?
Explanation
The standard intake screen for electrotherapy lists implanted electronic medical devices (pacemakers, ICDs, neurostimulators) as absolute contraindications because the device may be disrupted by the salon device's electromagnetic field. Pregnancy is generally contraindicated for galvanic current (iontophoresis is poorly studied in pregnancy) and microcurrent. Metal implants in the treatment area concentrate current. Epilepsy and severe heart disease are also screened out. California licensees must comply with safe equipment use under CCR Title 16 §979.2 and screen for these factors before energizing any client. Options B, C, and D are not medical contraindications and reflect ordinary client activities or characteristics.
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