A Nursing Assistant Is Bathing a Patient Who Has a Stage

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?

A) Positioning the patient on the left side
B) Massaging the reddened area
C) Cleaning the area with mild soap and water
D) Positioning the patient in a prone position

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