Asked by GURPREET SINGH on Jun 15, 2024

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The nurse is assigned to the care of the following patients.In planning nursing care,the nurse knows to use touch cautiously when communicating with which patient?

A) Middle-aged woman just diagnosed with terminal lung cancer
B) Middle-aged man experiencing the acute phase of myocardial infarction (MI)
C) Older adult with a history of dementia admitted for dehydration
D) Young adult in the rehabilitative phase after arthroscopic surgery

Terminal Lung Cancer

A stage of lung cancer that is advanced and considered incurable, often characterized by a life expectancy of months.

Myocardial Infarction (MI)

A medical term for a heart attack, it occurs when blood flow to a part of the heart is blocked for a long enough time that part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies.

Dementia

A wide range of neurological disorders characterized by a persistent and typically progressive decline in cognitive function and memory, impacting everyday activities.

  • Discern and enact appropriate actions in response to a patient's articulated and silent cues.
  • Identify and utilize various communication styles according to patient needs and situations.
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LaTasha KeithJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Touch should be used cautiously with older adults with a history of dementia because they may interpret touch as invasive or threatening. This population may also have sensory deficits that can increase their sensitivity to touch.