A nurse is emphasizing the use of touch to decrease "skin hunger" in caring for patients. Which age group is the nurse primarily describing?

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Touch is a primal need, as necessary as food, growth, or shelter. Touch is like a nutrient transmitted through the skin, and "skin hunger" is like a form of malnutrition that has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, especially among older adults. While infants, children, and middle age may be affected, it is the older adult who is most affected.

A Nurse Is Emphasizing the Use of Touch to Decrease