Which statement made by a caregiver of a home care client indicates a need for clarification regarding pressure ulcer prevention and treatment?
A. "I help him shift his position every hour when he sits in the chair."
B. "I massage his tail bone every morning when he gets up because it is red."
C. "I apply lotion to his arms and legs every evening because they are so dry."
D. "He drinks a nutritional supplement between meals to maintain his weight."
B
Massage of reddened areas over bony prominences such as the coccyx, or "tail bone," is con-traindicated because the pressure of the massage can cause damage to the skin and subcutaneous tissue layers.
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