Physical restraints are only allowed when the patient is at risk to themselves or others. Which of the following does the nurse understand about the use of restraints?
a. Restraints are used to prevent a patient from pulling out his Foley catheter.
b. Restraints are necessary to prevent the patient from getting out of bed.
c. If restraints are necessary, the least restrictive must be used.
d. The nurse must obtain an order to use restraints PRN.
C
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A This is not a reason for using restraints.
B This is not a reason for using restraints.
C Restraints should only be used when other alternatives are not successful and then the least restrictive restraint should be used.
D This is not a reason for using restraints.
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