Which of the following answers includes only contraindications and precautions for diathermy?
A) Metal implants, pacemaker, muscle spasm
B) Over cancerous tissue, hemophilia, over testes
C) Pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease, non-acute inflammation
D) Infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), mechanical joint pain

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Contraindications for diathermy include not using the treatment over cancerous tissue or hemorrhagic areas as heat can promote cancer growth and exacerbate bleeding. Precautions include not using the treatment over areas where metal implants are present, such as pacemakers, and avoiding use over the testicles. Hemophilia is also a precaution, as diathermy can exacerbate bleeding in this population.

Option A includes muscle spasm, which is not necessarily a contraindication or precaution for diathermy. Option C includes pregnancy, which is a precaution for some modalities but not specifically for diathermy. Option D includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and mechanical joint pain, which are not contraindications or precautions for diathermy.

Which of the Following Answers Includes Only Contraindications and Precautions