The nurse is administering a back massage to the client. Place the steps in the proper order of performance
Click on the down arrow for each response in the right column and select the correct choice from the list.
Response 1. Massage the areas over the right and left iliac crests.
Response 2. Move your hands up the center of the back.
Response 3. Massage the sacral area using smooth, circular strokes.
Response 4. Massage both scapulae.
Response 5. Move your hands down the side of the back.
Correct Answer: 3,2,4,5,1
When administering a back massage, the nurse begins over the sacral area, using smooth, circular strokes, and then slides the hands up the center of the back, massaging over both scapulae. Slide the hands down the side of the back to massage over both iliac crests.
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