Which of the following clients would be the BEST candidate for touch therapy?
a. a client experiencing pain that may be related to stress or musculoskeletal stiffness
b. a client with burns or very sensitive skin
c. a client who is angry or distrustful
d. a client who has been neglected, abused, or injured
A
Touch, the means of perceiving or experiencing through tactile sensation, is one of the universal complementary and alternative modalities. In certain cultures, there are taboos associated with touch; in others, touch can be used in certain situations and within specific parameters. For these reasons, a nurse should not touch a client until effective communication has been established. Touch is used by nurses in the assessment process and is an important means of communication, particularly when other senses are impaired. Touch promotes nurse-client bonding and helps soothe, comfort, and orient clients.
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