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savannahhooper

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on: Jul 23, 2018
What is true about the use of touch in therapeutic communication? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Touch is a form of nonverbal communication.
  b. Touch is a form of verbal communication.
  c. Touch should be used with indiscretion.
  d. Touch can convey warmth and caring.
  e. Touch can convey support and understanding.
  f.
  Touch should be used sincerely and genuinely.

Question 2

Which question below is open-ended?
 
  a. Are you going to Europe this fall?
  b. Are you sailing to Europe?
  c. What are you most looking forward to in Europe?
  d. Have you been to Europe before?
  e. Where in Europe are you going?


chevyboi1976

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, D, E, F
Touch is a form of nonverbal communication that is inherent in the practice of nursing. Nearly every nursing intervention for the purpose of providing physical care calls for touch. Touch is frequently highly personal or of an intimate nature (e.g., giving a bed bath, assisting a patient on or off a bedpan, inserting a urinary catheter). Because of the intimate nature of touch in the nursing context, it is necessary to use it with great discretion to fit into sociocultural norms and guidelines. Some nurses are uncomfortable with touch because of a fear of it seeming inappropriate or being misinterpreted. When a nurse feels comfortable with physical contact with a patient, touch has great potential for conveying warmth, caring, support, and understanding. For the nurse to convey warmth, it is absolutely necessary for the nature of their touch to be sincere and genuine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
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