Question

A student nurse is learning about the appropriate use of touch when communicating with clients diagnosed with psychiatric disorders. Which statement by the instructor best provides information about this aspect of therapeutic communication?

A. "Touch carries a different meaning for different individuals."
B. "Touch is often used when deescalating volatile client situations."
C. "Touch is used to convey interest and warmth."
D. "Touch is best combined with empathy when dealing with anxious clients."

Answer 1

A. "Touch carries a different meaning for different individuals."

Step-by-step explanation:

Touch is a process that involves feelings, sensation indicating care from one person to another. Therapeutic touch is a therapy used to restore balance throughout the body, inorder to promote healing. It can be used to reduce pain and bring relaxation to the body.

Although touch carries different meaning for different individuals it is an important method of therapeutic communication.