The nurse is delegating massages to a unlicensed personnel. Which instruction by the nurse is most appropriate?

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Petrissage is a kneading motion over an area on the client's body that involves lifting and squeezing underlying muscles and tissues and is limited to tissues having significant muscle mass. This is an inappropriate technique for a frail client, who would benefit more from light, gentle massage. Effleurage uses long rhythmic, circular stroking motions and is appropriate for an older client. The nurse instructs the unlicensed personnel to avoid sensitive skin where the client is receiving radiation treatments. An extremity with a known or suspected DVT is not massaged.

The Nurse Is Delegating Massages to a Unlicensed Personnel