The best restraint for an 8-month-old with sutures after the repair of a cleft lip would be:
a. Elbow restraint
b. Mummy restraint
c. Jacket restraint
d. No restraint at all
A
The elbow restraint is the best choice as it is useful in the prevention of the child touching the face. Mummy or jacket restraints are excessive and not particularly helpful with a facial injury.
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