The nurse is assigned to the care of the following patients.In planning nursing care,the nurse knows she should use touch cautiously,especially when communicating with which patient?

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The nurse should use touch especially cautiously when communicating with a person who suffers from impaired mental health,such as dementia,because the patient may have difficulty interpreting the meaning of touch.In general,touch can be used with most patients,such as patients with cancer,an acute MI,or surgery for a ruptured appendix,and with all age groups.However,the nurse should always be conscious of the situation,environment,and receptivity of the patient.

The Nurse Is Assigned to the Care of the Following