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How does task-oriented touch primarily contribute to patient care?
How does task-oriented touch primarily contribute to patient care?
- By fostering a deep emotional connection between the nurse and patient.
- By ensuring the patient's cultural beliefs are always respected.
- By reducing the need for verbal communication during medical interventions.
- By conveying security and competence during a nursing procedure. (correct)
Which action exemplifies caring touch in nursing practice?
Which action exemplifies caring touch in nursing practice?
- Holding a patient's hand while offering reassurance. (correct)
- Providing a detailed explanation of a complex medical procedure.
- Maintaining a safe physical distance to respect patient autonomy.
- Administering medication quickly to minimize patient discomfort.
How might protective touch be demonstrated in a healthcare setting?
How might protective touch be demonstrated in a healthcare setting?
- By quickly and efficiently completing a medical procedure.
- By strictly adhering to facility policies and procedures.
- By openly discussing personal experiences to build rapport.
- By holding and bracing a patient to prevent a fall. (correct)
Why is it important for nurses to be aware of a patient's cultural background before using touch?
Why is it important for nurses to be aware of a patient's cultural background before using touch?
How should nurses adapt their approach when caring for patients with a history of abuse, particularly concerning touch?
How should nurses adapt their approach when caring for patients with a history of abuse, particularly concerning touch?
What is the most critical element in promoting positive outcomes when using touch as a therapeutic intervention?
What is the most critical element in promoting positive outcomes when using touch as a therapeutic intervention?
In what scenario is noncontact touch primarily utilized?
In what scenario is noncontact touch primarily utilized?
How can a nurse effectively use task-oriented touch during the insertion of a nasogastric tube to reduce patient anxiety?
How can a nurse effectively use task-oriented touch during the insertion of a nasogastric tube to reduce patient anxiety?
Under what circumstances might protective touch elicit negative feelings in a patient?
Under what circumstances might protective touch elicit negative feelings in a patient?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between contact touch and noncontact touch in nursing?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between contact touch and noncontact touch in nursing?
Which consideration is most important for a nurse to understand when using touch with patients?
Which consideration is most important for a nurse to understand when using touch with patients?
What underlying principle explains why patients often grant nurses and physicians a broader license to use task-oriented touch?
What underlying principle explains why patients often grant nurses and physicians a broader license to use task-oriented touch?
How does caring touch primarily influence a patient's overall well-being?
How does caring touch primarily influence a patient's overall well-being?
When nurses withdraw or distance themselves from a patient using protective touch, what underlying issue are they most likely addressing?
When nurses withdraw or distance themselves from a patient using protective touch, what underlying issue are they most likely addressing?
Why is patient orientation crucial when implementing touch?
Why is patient orientation crucial when implementing touch?
What is a key factor that separates contact touch from non-contact touch?
What is a key factor that separates contact touch from non-contact touch?
Prior to applying touch as an intervention, what should nurses primarily consider?
Prior to applying touch as an intervention, what should nurses primarily consider?
When expert nurses use touch, what does it typically communicate best during a procedure?
When expert nurses use touch, what does it typically communicate best during a procedure?
What is generally true about cultural boundaries and task-oriented touch?
What is generally true about cultural boundaries and task-oriented touch?
Besides avoiding falls, what ancillary purpose does protective touch serve?
Besides avoiding falls, what ancillary purpose does protective touch serve?
Flashcards
Contact vs. Noncontact Touch
Contact vs. Noncontact Touch
Touch involves obvious skin-to-skin contact; noncontact touch refers to eye contact. Difficult to separate, both provide connectedness between patient and nurse.
Touch in Nursing
Touch in Nursing
Touch is a way to reach out to patients, communicating concern and offering support.
Task-oriented Touch
Task-oriented Touch
Nurses use this type of touch when performing a task or procedure to convey security and competence.
Protective Touch
Protective Touch
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Caring Touch
Caring Touch
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Touch Considerations
Touch Considerations
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Study Notes
Touch or Comforting
- Patients in embarrassing, frightening, or painful situations seek comfort from nurses.
- Touch is a comforting approach for nurses to communicate concern and support.
- Touch is relational, forming a connection between nurse and patient.
- Touch involves both contact and noncontact forms.
- Contact touch involves skin-to-skin contact.
- Noncontact touch refers to eye contact.
- There is connectedness between patient and nurse through both forms of touch.
- Cultural practices and past experiences influence how touch is perceived.
- A simple touch on the arm may be seen as invasive or threatening by some.
Task-Oriented Touch
- Used when performing a task or procedure.
- Skillful and gentle performance conveys security and competence.
- Expert nurses understand that procedures are more effective when explained and administered carefully with patient concerns in mind.
- If a patient is anxious about a procedure like nasogastric tube insertion, comfort is offered through explanation of procedure and what to expect.
- Preparing supplies, positioning the patient, and gentle manipulation are important, as is quietly talking.
Caring Touch
- A form of nonverbal communication.
- Successfully influences a patient's comfort and security.
- Enhances self-esteem.
- Increases confidence of caregivers.
- Improves mental well-being.
- Holding a patient's hand, giving a back massage, gently positioning a patient, or participating in conversation are examples.
- Connects with the patient physically and emotionally.
Protective Touch
- Protects a nurse and/or patient.
- Patients view it positively or negatively.
- Involves preventing accidents, like holding and bracing to avoid a fall.
- Nurses may withdraw or distance themselves to protect themselves emotionally from a patient.
- Can elicit negative feelings in the patient.
Cultural Sensitivity and Touch
- Touch conveys many messages, so it should be used with discretion.
- Touch is a concern when crossing cultural boundaries of patients or nurse.
- Patients generally permit task-oriented touch.
- Most individuals give nurses and physicians license to enter their personal space to provide care.
- It is important for nurses to understand if and how patients accept touch.
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