MC Which one of the following statements is true regarding wrist restraints?
A. Restraints should be used on all elderly clients.
B. Physician's orders are not required for soft restraints.
C. When bony prominences are padded, circulatory impairment does not occur.
D. Allow as much freedom as possible when restraints are applied.
D
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