When applying restraints on a patient with an endotracheal tube who is on a ventilator, the nurse understands that they are placed to protect the patient from self-extubation. Which of the follow-ing must occur when the restraints are applied?
a. Written permission from the patient or family.
b. Written order from the physician
c. Is accepted as a standard of care in the intensive care unit
d. Cannot be used unless the patient attempts to self-extubate
B
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A This does not apply.
B The physician must write an order for restraints even in the ICU.
C This does not apply.
D This does not apply.
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