After educating a caregiver of a home care client, a nurse assesses the caregiver's understanding. Which statement indicates that the caregiver needs additional education?
a. "I can help him shift his position every hour when he sits in the chair."
b. "If his tailbone is red and tender in the morning, I will massage it with baby oil."
c. "Applying lotion to his arms and legs every evening will decrease dryness."
d. "Drinking a nutritional supplement between meals will help maintain his weight."
ANS: B
Massage of reddened areas over bony prominences such as the coccyx, or tailbone, is contraindicated because the pressure of the massage can cause damage to the skin and subcutaneous tissue layers. The other statements are appropriate for the care of a client at home.
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