Which of the following patients should not receive MIRE?
A) A 64-year-old female with ulcers associated with scleroderma
B) A 55-year-old male with diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the right leg
C) A 38-old female with a lower leg wound following excision of melanoma
D) An 89-year-old male with decreased plantar sensation and decreased balance

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MIRE (Monochromatic Infrared Energy) should not be used directly on cancerous or potentially cancerous tissue due to the potential for stimulating tumor growth. Therefore, the patient with a lower leg wound following excision of melanoma should not receive MIRE. The other three patients listed would likely benefit from MIRE.

Which of the Following Patients Should Not Receive MIRE