Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 10-2

Giving a Back Massage (Continued)

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13. Knead the patient’s skin by gently alternating grasping and
    compression motions (pétrissage).


14. Complete the massage with additional long, stroking
    movements that eventually become lighter in pressure.


15. Use the towel to pat the patient dry and to remove excess
    lotion.


16. Remove gloves, if worn. Reposition patient’s gown and
    covers. Raise side rail and lower bed. Assist patient to a
    position of comfort.


17. Remove additional PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.


18. Evaluate the patient’s response to interventions. Reassess
    level of discomfort or pain using original assessment tools.
    Reassess and alter plan of care, as appropriate.

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