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bobthebuilder

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The patient is terminal and very near death. When the nurse checks the patient and finds no pulse or blood pressure, the family begins sobbing and hugging each other. Some family members hold the patient's hand. The nurse is overwhelmed by the presence of
 
  a. Caring touch
  b. Protective touch
  c. Therapeutic touch
  d. Task-oriented touch

Question 2

The patient is afraid to have a thoracentesis at the bedside. The nurse sits with the patient and asks about the fears. During the procedure, the nurse stays with the patient, explaining each step and providing encouragement. What is the nurse displaying?
 
  a. Providing touch
  b. Providing a presence
  c. Providing family care
  d. Providing a listening ear


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nathang24

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Caring touch is the way a nurse holds a patient's hand, gives a back massage, or gently positions a patient. Touch that occurs when tasks are being performed, such as insertion of a catheter or administering an injection, is known as task-oriented touch. Touch used to protect the patient (holding and bracing a patient to avoid a fall) or nurse (withdraws from tension-filled situations) is known as protective touch.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The nurse's presence helps to calm anxiety and fear related to stressful situations. Giving reassurance and thorough explanations about a procedure, remaining at the patient's side, and coaching the patient through the experience all convey a presence that is invaluable to the patient's well-being. Listening and touch can be part of the presence but are not its entirety. No family was involved in this scenario.


bobthebuilder

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Wow, this really help

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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