Before touching a client, the nurse MOST needs to do which of the following things?
a. Read the chart.
b. Check with the primary nurse.
c. Assess the client's needs and desires regarding touch.
d. Make a care plan for the particular client in regard to touch.
C
Before touching a client, the nurse most needs to assess the client's needs and desires regarding touch. Touch may mean different things to individuals of different cultures.
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