Nutrition, comfort and end of lifeQuestion 1295 of 1700

Which two benefits does a massage give?

  1. Faster healing of fractures and wounds
  2. Less muscle tension and better blood flow
  3. Lower blood sugar and lower blood pressure
  4. Fewer hours of sleep needed at night
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Correct answer: Less muscle tension and better blood flow

A massage relaxes and raises circulation.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026