The nurse holds the hands of a patient when talking to the patient during rounds. Which is a likely impact of the nurse's behavior?
The patient feels isolated.
It enhances the patient's physical discomfort.
The patient's caregivers feel embarrassed.
It enhances the self-esteem and mental health of the patient.
It enhances the self-esteem and mental health of the patient.
Rationale
It is very important for the nurse to have a therapeutic relationship with the patient. By holding the patient's hands, the nurse extends caring touch to the patient, which in turn enhances the self-esteem and mental health of the patient. The patient is likely to feel more connected to the nurse rather than isolated. Caring touch increases comfort and security in the patient. The patient and the patient's caregivers may or may not feel embarrassed by holding hands.
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