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.
Question 2
A student nurse tells the instructor, I'm concerned that when a client asks me for advice I won't have a good solution. Which should be the nursing instructor's best response?
A. It's scary to feel put on the spot by a client. Nurses don't always have the answer.
B. Remember, clients, not nurses, are responsible for their own choices and decisions.
C. Just keep the client's best interests in mind and do the best that you can.
D. Set a goal to continue to work on this aspect of your practice.
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