Describe the purpose of a back rub. Discuss when a back rub should be given.
What will be an ideal response?
A back rub is given to stimulate the patient's circulation. It is soothing and refreshing. Regular back rubs help prevent skin breakdown. A back rub should be given routinely after the bath. It is given after the patient has used the bedpan, and after a dependent patient has been turned. A back rub should be given at bedtime and at any other time that it would be a comfort to the patient.
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