Which of the following statements made by the nurse shows the most appropriate understanding of "skin hunger"?
a. "Skin hunger is acute in young adults."
b. "Being touched is as important as being fed."
c. "Touch provides emotional comfort to a client."
d. "Skin requires adequate nutrients and hydration."
B
Touch is a primal need, as necessary as food, growth, or shelter. Older adults need touch as much as or more than any other group. Skin hunger or poverty of touch is often acute among older adults, who often have fewer family members or friends to touch them.
Skin hunger or poverty of touch is acute among older adults.
Touch provides a feeling of connectedness and acceptance to others and their environment. Skin hunger relates to lack of touch.
The need for adequate nutrients and hydration does not relate to touch as a primary need related to skin hunger.
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