The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who has been diagnosed with dementia. The nurse recognizes which is true in relation to the use of touch with this patient?

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Touch is something patients with dementia can no longer ask for, create for themselves, or tell another of its meaning. Touch is a form of communication that immediately acknowledges a dementia patient's stress, calm an agitated patient, and provides a sense of security, particularly if accompanied by a smile, or a compliment, and a gentle approach. As dementia progresses, informal and professional care givers can use gentle touch to gain a patient's attention, to guide a person toward an activity, or simply as an expression of caring. In general, patients with dementia appreciate the use of touch. But to some, it can be frightening particularly if you move in too fast. Before using touch, make sure that the patient is open to it.

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