Please check with the nurse to verify that it is safe for patient to have a hand massage. Follow the steps listed below on one hand first, and then repeat the process on the other hand if there are no signs of discomfort. A relaxing hand massage could take about 5 minutes per hand.
1. Optional: Apply lotion to your hands and gently smooth the lotion over the person's hand.
2. Massage each finger.
3. Massage the back of the hand.
4. Massage the back of the wrist.
5. Massage the palm of the hand.
6. Finish the first hand. Hold their hand in yours.
7. Massage the second hand.
