Which of the following statements made by a nurse shows the most appropriate understanding of "skin hunger"?
A) "For skin to be healthy,it must be fed."
B) "Being touched is as important as being fed."
C) "Touch provides emotional comfort to a client."
D) "Skin requires adequate nutrients and hydration."

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Touch is a primal need,as necessary as food,growth,or shelter.Think of touch as a nutrient transmitted through the skin and "skin hunger" as a form of malnutrition that has reached epidemic proportions in the United States,especially among older adults.While the remaining options are not incorrect,they do not express the most appropriate appreciation for the need of human touch.

Which of the Following Statements Made by a Nurse Shows