Which statement best describes when to stop the session based on vital signs?

Which statement best describes when to stop the session based on vital signs?

• A. Maintain the session if vitals remain within safe ranges.
• B. Stop the session if vitals show any abnormal changes, such as dizziness only.
• C. Stop the session if vitals show extreme abnormalities such as very high or very low blood pressure, tachycardia, bradycardia, irregular pulse, dizziness, or fainting.
• D. Continue massage despite significant changes in vitals.

Answer: (C)

Safety hinges on stopping a session when vital signs show instability. If vitals stay within safe limits, you can continue with ongoing monitoring. When vitals reveal extreme abnormalities—very high or very low blood pressure, tachycardia, bradycardia, an irregular pulse, dizziness, or fainting—the risk to the client is too great, so the session should be halted to reassess and seek further care if needed. Dizziness or other symptoms matter, but the deciding factor is the presence of extreme values or dangerous patterns, not just any single change. Continuing despite significant changes is unsafe.

Safety hinges on stopping a session when vital signs show instability. If vitals stay within safe limits, you can continue with ongoing monitoring. When vitals reveal extreme abnormalities—very high or very low blood pressure, tachycardia, bradycardia, an irregular pulse, dizziness, or fainting—the risk to the client is too great, so the session should be halted to reassess and seek further care if needed. Dizziness or other symptoms matter, but the deciding factor is the presence of extreme values or dangerous patterns, not just any single change. Continuing despite significant changes is unsafe.