Touch Is the Intentional Physical Contact Between Two or More

question 7

Multiple Choice

Touch is the intentional physical contact between two or more people. It occurs so often in patient care situations that it has been deemed to be an essential and universal component of nursing care. Task-oriented touch occurs when the nurse: (Select all that apply.)

• A) holds the patient's hand during a painful procedure.
• B) gives the patient an injection to treat discomfort.
• C) starts an intravenous (IV) line for fluid administration.
• D) inserts a nasogastric tube to decompress the patient's stomach.
• E) shakes the patient's hand in order to establish rapport.

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Definitions:

Serosa

A smooth membrane consisting of a layer of cells that secrete serous fluid, lining various cavities and organs in the body, including the abdomen.

Muscularis

The muscularis is a layer of muscle found in various organs such as the gastrointestinal tract, responsible for movement and peristalsis.

Enteric Nervous System

A part of the nervous system that directly controls the gastrointestinal system, functioning independently of the central nervous system.

CNS

CNS, or Central Nervous System, refers to the complex part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out signals.