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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Nurses should assess whether any past experiences make a patient uncomfortable with touch.Cultural differences may mandate whether touch is acceptable or not.The nurse should always assess whether touch would be welcomed by the patient.The gender of the nurse or patient is not generally an issue with using therapeutic touch.The use of touch is part of a repertoire of therapeutic communication techniques and should be used sometimes; in other situations, other techniques should be used.

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