A nurse educator is teaching a group of students about therapeutic touch. In which situation is it appropriate to use therapeutic touch as a means of communication?
A)When a client's family member is making inappropriate comments to the nurse
B)When an upset spouse is alone and the client has just expired
C)When speaking to a client with a history of physical abuse
D)When a young male client asks a young student nurse for a hug

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A)Therapeutic touch may be an appropriate means for communication when providing nursing care. However, nurses must use therapeutic touch with caution and intention. People from different cultures may view the use of touch differently. Similarly, clients with a history of physical or sexual abuse and/or certain mental illnesses may misinterpret the use of touch. Furthermore, touch is not appropriate when a client's family member is making inappropriate comments to the nurse or when a client asks a student nurse for a hug. Thus, of the options listed, the only one in which therapeutic touch is appropriate is the situation involving the grieving spouse.
B)Therapeutic touch may be an appropriate means for communication when providing nursing care. However, nurses must use therapeutic touch with caution and intention. People from different cultures may view the use of touch differently. Similarly, clients with a history of physical or sexual abuse and/or certain mental illnesses may misinterpret the use of touch. Furthermore, touch is not appropriate when a client's family member is making inappropriate comments to the nurse or when a client asks a student nurse for a hug. Thus, of the options listed, the only one in which therapeutic touch is appropriate is the situation involving the grieving spouse.
C)Therapeutic touch may be an appropriate means for communication when providing nursing care. However, nurses must use therapeutic touch with caution and intention. People from different cultures may view the use of touch differently. Similarly, clients with a history of physical or sexual abuse and/or certain mental illnesses may misinterpret the use of touch. Furthermore, touch is not appropriate when a client's family member is making inappropriate comments to the nurse or when a client asks a student nurse for a hug. Thus, of the options listed, the only one in which therapeutic touch is appropriate is the situation involving the grieving spouse.
D)Therapeutic touch may be an appropriate means for communication when providing nursing care. However, nurses must use therapeutic touch with caution and intention. People from different cultures may view the use of touch differently. Similarly, clients with a history of physical or sexual abuse and/or certain mental illnesses may misinterpret the use of touch. Furthermore, touch is not appropriate when a client's family member is making inappropriate comments to the nurse or when a client asks a student nurse for a hug. Thus, of the options listed, the only one in which therapeutic touch is appropriate is the situation involving the grieving spouse.

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