Supporting a client by holding onto her elbow while accompanying her as she ambulates around the nursing unit is considered social touching and so would typically:
A) Be considered nonthreatening by the client
B) Not require the client's permission
C) Be viewed as therapeutic by the nurse
D) Not be needed unless the client was ataxic

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A person's hands,arms,shoulders,and back are considered social zones and typically do not cause a client emotional discomfort if touched,and so permission to do so is not generally required.Nurses frequently move into clients' personal space because of the nature of caregiving.You need to convey confidence,gentleness,and respect for privacy,especially when your actions require intimate contact or involve a client's vulnerable zone.The remaining options do not necessarily deal with a client's social touching zone.

Supporting a Client by Holding onto Her Elbow While Accompanying