Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 415 of 1700

Where should you NOT give a massage?

  1. Over the upper back where the muscles are tight
  2. Over tense muscles that are sore from lying in bed
  3. Over areas that are red or swollen
  4. Over the shoulders that are not swollen or red
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Correct answer: Over areas that are red or swollen

A massage should never be done over red or swollen areas.

Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 6.4: Comfort Measures

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026