Which patient zone of touch would be demonstrated when the nurse is administering eye drops to a patient?
a. Social
b. Consent
c. Intimate
d. Vulnerable
D
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A The social zone includes hands, arms, shoulders, and back.
B The consent zone includes the mouth, wrists, and feet.
C The intimate zone includes the genitalia and the rectum.
D When administering eye drops, the nurse must touch the patient`s face. The vulnerable zone of touch involves the face, neck, and the front of the body; this zone requires consent and special care.
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