Personal careQuestion 363 of 1700
During a back rub the resident says that it hurts. What should you do?
- Stop the back rub and tell the nurse about the pain
- Rub more lightly and continue the back rub
- Ask the resident to be quiet and relax
- Finish the back rub, then forget about it
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Correct answer: Stop the back rub and tell the nurse about the pain
Pain must be reported to the nurse.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 5.17: Skills Checklist- Back Rub
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026