A Patient Is Withdrawn, Suspicious, and Maintains Physical Distance from Staff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A patient is withdrawn, suspicious, and maintains physical distance from staff and other patients.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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Definitions:

Neurons

are the basic working units of the brain and nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Axon

A thin, elongated extension of a neuron, or nerve cell, that usually carries electrical signals from the cell body of the neuron.

Epineurium

The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a peripheral nerve, providing protection and support.

Nerve Fibers

Long projections of neurons that transmit electrical impulses throughout the body, facilitating communication between the brain, spinal cord, and other areas.