Which action indicates a nurse is using caring touch with a patient?

A) Inserts a catheter
B) Rubs a patient's back
C) Prevents a patient from falling
D) Administers an injection

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."