Contraindicated means

• A. Not Recommended
• B. Recommended
• C. Required
• D. Optional

Answer: (A)

Interventions labeled contraindicated are those that should not be used because they can cause harm or worsen a client’s condition. In practice, this means the approach is not recommended for the client and should be avoided in favor of safer, evidence-based options. Recognizing contraindication helps clinicians weigh risks and choose interventions that protect safety and well-being. For example, certain therapeutic actions or medical treatments are contraindicated in individuals with specific medical or psychiatric factors, signaling they should not be used. Therefore, the best choice is that it is not recommended. The other options imply that the intervention is beneficial, required, or optional, which does not fit the meaning of contraindicated.