Physically restraining a client
A) is a routine practice in hospitals but not in nursing homes.
B) is illegal in all circumstances in hospitals and nursing homes.
C) is allowed in emergency situations without a physician order.
D) has been shown to increase problems associated with immobility, such as decubitus ulcers and incontinence.
D
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