Electrotherapy should never be used on a client who has _________.

• A. Asthma
• B. Epilepsy
• C. Diabetes
• D. Hypertension

Answer: (B)

Electrical therapies modify neural and muscle activity, which can be unsafe for people with epilepsy. The main safety concern is that electrical stimulation can alter brain excitability and potentially trigger a seizure. Because seizures are unpredictable and can be worsened by even certain types of currents, electrotherapy is avoided in clients with epilepsy unless there is explicit medical clearance and the procedure is carefully supervised. Asthma, diabetes, and hypertension aren’t absolute contraindications for electrotherapy; they may require caution or medical input, but they do not automatically rule out treatment the way epilepsy does.