A nurse educator is teaching a group of students about therapeutic touch. In which situation is it appropriate to use therapeutic touch as a means of communication?
A) When a family member is making inappropriate comments to the nurse.
B) When an upset spouse is alone and the client has just expired.
C) It is never appropriate in the nursing profession.
D) When a young male client asks a young student nurse for a hug.
Answer: B
The use of therapeutic touch is an appropriate means for communication when providing nursing care. The appropriate use of touch reinforces caring feelings. However, the nurse must be sensitive to the differences in attitudes and practices of clients and self. Touch is not appropriate when a family member is making inappropriate comments to the nurse or when a client asks a student nurse for a hug.
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