The nurse is assessing a newly admitted Native American patient. When assessing the patient's perception of touch, the nurse should

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Care must be taken to abide by the patient's cultural proscriptions about the use of touch. This varies across cultures. Some Native Americans use touch in healing, so that casual touching may be taboo. The nurse should ask for permission before the use of touch.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Newly Admitted Native American Patient