Which class of drugs requires clients to use an elastic razor?

The class of drugs that requires clients to use an electric razor is anticoagulants. This is primarily due to the increased risk of bleeding associated with these medications. Anticoagulants, such as warfarin or heparin, are prescribed to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in blood vessels. Because these drugs alter the body's coagulation process, shaving with a traditional razor can lead to cuts and nicks, which may result in excessive bleeding. Using an electric razor minimizes this risk, providing a safer option for individuals who are on anticoagulant therapy.

Other drug classes listed do not carry the same bleeding risks associated with shaving. Antibiotics primarily combat infections, analgesics relieve pain, and diuretics manage fluid retention and blood pressure; none of these directly affect bleeding risk in the same way that anticoagulants do. Therefore, for clients on anticoagulant medications, the guidance to use an electric razor is specifically aimed at enhancing safety and preventing potential injury.