A Patient Is Withdrawn, Suspicious, and Maintains Physical Distance from Staff

question 6

Multiple Choice

A patient is withdrawn, suspicious, and maintains physical distance from staff and other patients. Which intervention demonstrates appropriate use of touch with this patient?

• A) Refraining from touch
• B) Patting the patient's arm when fear is expressed
• C) Reaching out to shake the patient's hand as an initial greeting
• D) Placing an arm around the patient's shoulders while walking down the hall

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