A Client's Spouse Reports the Presence of a Reddened Area

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client's spouse reports the presence of a reddened area on the client's coccyx and wants to massage the area.Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

• A) "I will need to obtain an order from the healthcare provider to perform a massage."
• B) "Massaging the area twice daily will help restore circulation and should be incorporated into the plan of care."
• C) "I will record these findings in the medical record."
• D) "Massaging the area may actually cause more harm to a potentially compromised area of skin."

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