With which of the following patients should the nurse not use therapeutic touch?
a. A cancer patient
b. A bereaved patient
c. A teenager with acne
d. A physically abused patient
D
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A Therapeutic touch is not contraindicated for a cancer patient.
B Therapeutic touch is recommended for a bereaved patient.
C Therapeutic touch is not contraindicated for a teenager with acne.
D Therapeutic touch should be avoided with patients who are sensitive to human interaction and touch (such as patients who have been physically abused).
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