The use of restraints for a hospitalized client is indicated in which of these situations?
a. when close observation and supervision of the client cannot be provided by nursing personnel
b. when all other interventions have been tried first
c. when other disciplines prefer not to deal with the client's underlying problem
d. when only jacket restraints are indicated
B
Before using restraints, other methods must be tried. Restraints should never be used as a substitute for close observation and supervision by nursing personnel.
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