A New Nurse Wishes to Show Concern and Caring by Using

question 10

Multiple Choice

A new nurse wishes to show concern and caring by using touch and seeks advice on the most appropriate ways of doing so.An experienced nurse explains that: (Select all that apply.)

• A) because of negative experiences, some patients do not want to be touched.
• B) nurses should be cautious about touching a patient of the opposite sex.
• C) patients' culture can strongly influence a nurse's ability to use touch.
• D) the nurse should assess whether touch is acceptable to patients or not.
• E) touch can be used in the absence of any other communication technique.

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