A Patient Is Withdrawn, Suspicious, and Maintains Physical Distance from Staff

A patient is withdrawn, suspicious, and maintains physical distance from staff and other patients.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
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

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