A patient with a pacemaker is referred for hyperbaric oxygen therapy. What is the primary safety concern that must be assessed?
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A
The pacemaker may cause electrical interference with chamber monitoring equipment
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B
Increased oxygen concentration may corrode the pacemaker casing
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C
The pacemaker must be verified as pressure-tolerant to the treatment depth
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D
Hyperbaric pressure will accelerate battery depletion in the pacemaker