Which of the following patients would be the most likely candidate for the use of a waist restraint?
A) A patient with Alzheimer's disease who has a history of walking out of his long-term care facility
B) A patient who may use her hands to pull out a catheter
C) A teenager who is in an agitated state due to taking illegal drugs
D) A confused elderly patient in a hospital who tries to get out of bed following hip surgery
D
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