The nurse is aware of the client's zones of personal space when planning interactions. The zone of personal space and touch that extends the greatest amount from an individual is the:
1. Social zone
2. Personal zone
3. Consent zone
4. Vulnerable zone
ANS: 1
The social zone extends the greatest amount from an individual in personal space and touch. It is a distance of 4 to 12 feet. Permission is not needed for touch in the social zone. The personal zone is 18 inches to 4 feet. The consent zone of touch requires permission. The vulnerable zone is in the consent zone of touch. Because the vulnerable zone implies special care is needed, permis-sion is required.
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