When restraints are used with the elderly, it is well documented that:
a. few problems come from being restrained
b. the elderly like the security of restraints
c. the elderly sleep much better, since they cannot wander around or move much
d. there is increased risk of pneumonia, urinary problems, and thrombosis
D
The use of restraints poses very serious threats to an elderly person's physical well-being, resulting in risk of pneumonia, urinary problems, and thrombosis. Research has documented that these conditions are a direct result of immobility. Immobility can causes stasis in the venous system as well as stases of secretions in the lungs.
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