A nurse on the medical-surgical unit is managing a client experiencing delirium. The nurse knows to use less restrictive measures, such as sitters, before using restraints because:
A) Restraints often increase agitation and carry risks for injuries.
B) It provides the family an opportunity to visit with the client.
C) Restraints cannot be instituted without the client's consent.
D) The client needs to learn alternative self-calming methods.
A
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