A patient has hyperesthesia associated with a neurological trauma.Which one of the following is an appropriate nursing intervention in regard to the patient's sense of touch?

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If a patient is overly sensitive to tactile stimuli (hyperesthesia),the nurse must minimize irritating stimuli.Keeping bed linens loose to minimize direct contact with the patient and protecting the patient's skin from exposure to irritants are helpful measures.Frequent tactile contact and allowing the patient to lie motionless are not appropriate interventions for the patient with hyperesthesia.Using touch as a form of therapy would not be an appropriate nursing intervention for the patient with hyperesthesia.

A Patient Has Hyperesthesia Associated with a Neurological Trauma