Question

serious legal problems can result if a health care professional touches a patient in a way that the patient believes is not appropriate. true false question 22 (1 point) if a patient seems uncomfortable with being touched on the arm in a caring manner, it is best to: assume the patient does not like you. avoid being alone with this patient. limit communication to only what is necessary. ask the patient if he would prefer not to be touched. question 23 (1 point) a respiratory therapist who tries to imagine the fear a patient experiences when he has difficulty catching his breath is practicing: empathy. sympathy. feedback. reflection.

Explanation:

• Question 21: In healthcare, patients have the right to consent to physical contact. If a healthcare professional touches a patient in a way the patient deems inappropriate, it can violate the patient's rights and lead to legal issues like assault or battery claims.
• Question 22: Assuming the patient dislikes you (first option) is unfounded. Avoiding being alone (second option) doesn't address the touch - related discomfort. Limiting communication (third option) is not the best approach as it may not solve the core issue. Asking the patient (fourth option) respects their autonomy and directly addresses the discomfort.
• Question 23: Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. A respiratory therapist imagining a patient's fear (as in the question) is practicing empathy. Sympathy is feeling sorry for someone. Feedback is information given in response. Reflection is thinking about past events.

Answer:

• Question 21: True
• Question 22: ask the patient if he would prefer not to be touched.
• Question 23: empathy.