The nurse is caring for a patient with a fractured hip who is combative and confused, and he's trying to get out of bed. The nurse should:
A) Leave the patient and get help.
B) Obtain a physician's order to restrain the patient.
C) Read the facility's policy on restraints.
D) Order soft restraints from the storeroom.
Ans: B
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