Why Does the Nurse Stop and Think Before Implementing Touch

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why does the nurse stop and think before implementing touch when providing care to a patient from a different culture?

• A)Touch influences the patient's personal space.
• B)Touch influences environmental control.
• C)Touch impacts time orientation.
• D)Touch alters social organization.

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Definitions:

Individual Members

Persons who belong to a group, organization, or a collective entity, each with their specific roles, responsibilities, and contributions to the group's overall function.

Latin America

A region comprising countries in the Americas where Romance languages (predominantly Spanish and Portuguese) are spoken, covering parts of North and South America and the Caribbean.

World Wars

Refers to the two major global conflicts of the 20th century: World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945), involving many of the world's nations.

Dominance

The state or condition of having power and influence over others, often observed in social, economic, and ecological contexts.