Several clients in an assisted living facility want to participate in massage therapy. A nurse knows that massage therapy is contraindicated in which conditions? Select all that apply
A) Macular rash
B) Acute viral infection
C) Old injury, now healed
D) New injury, still somewhat painful
E) Whiplash
A, B, D
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