A Patient Is Withdrawn, Suspicious, and Maintains Physical Distance from Staff

Multiple Choice

A patient is withdrawn, suspicious, and maintains physical distance from staff and other patients.Which intervention demonstrates appropriate use of touch with this patient?

A) Refraining from touch without first obtaining permission
B) Patting the patient's arm when fear is expressed
C) Reaching out to shake the patient's hand as an initial greeting
D) Placing an arm around the patient's shoulders while walking down the hall