A nursing assistant is bathing a patient who has a stage I pressure ulcer on the right shoulder.What action by the health care team could cause that the tissue to become more damaged?

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Massaging the reddened area can cause further damage to the tissue, leading to the development of a more severe pressure ulcer. The other options are appropriate measures to prevent further damage to the tissue. A nursing assistant should avoid massaging or rubbing the affected area during a bath or any other care activity to prevent further damage.

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