A long-term care facility is committing to a restraint-free environment. What will the health care workers implement to encourage this environment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Frequent orientation to surroundings
b. Explain all procedures and treatments
c. Discourage visitors
d. Maintain toileting routines
e. Minimize exercise and ambulation
ANS: A, B, D
To encourage a restraint-free environment health care workers should provide frequent orientation to surroundings, thoroughly explain all procedures and treatments, and maintain toileting routines. Visitors should be encouraged so they may sit with the residents, and frequent exercise and ambulation also should be encouraged.
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