A nurse is caring for a patient who is having abdominal pain and is experiencing difficulty sleeping.The nurse sits at the bedside of the patient and takes the patient's hand.The patient quickly pulls back.How should the nurse interpret this patient's behavior?

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Nurses need to remain sensitive to his or her responses as well as the patient's feelings.If a patient refuses to hold a nurse's hand while in pain or pulls away from physical contact,this signals that the patient is uncomfortable with being touched by the nurse.It does not imply impaired social skills,inability to express feelings,or difficulty with nonverbal communication.

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