The Daughter of an Older Patient Sees a Reddened Area

question 13

Multiple Choice

The daughter of an older patient sees a reddened area on the patient's coccyx and wants to massage the area to improve circulation. What response by the nurse is indicated?

• A) "I will record these findings in the medical record."
• B) "I will need to obtain an order from the physician to perform a massage."
• C) "Massaging the area twice a day would help circulation."
• D) "It is best to hydrate the skin with a moisturizer."

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Definitions:

Myofibril

Myofibrils are the basic rod-like unit of a muscle cell, responsible for muscle contraction.

Motor Neuron

A type of neuron that carries commands from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, initiating movement or action.

Aponeurosis

A fibrous sheet or flattened band of tissue that acts as a tendon to attach muscles to bone or to other muscles, often found in the abdomen, scalp, lower back, and hand.

Connective Tissue

Tissue that supports, binds together, and protects organs. It consists of various cell types and extracellular matrix and includes bone, blood, and fat.