The LPN/LVN can apply a physical restraint to a resident in a long-term care facility when: (Select all that apply.)
a. an order for the restraint is obtained with-in 12 hours of application.
b. all other measures have been attempted and failed.
c. documentation is made on all failed at-tempts.
d. the family is unable to stay with the resi-dent.
e. the least restrictive device is chosen.
B, C, D, E
The order for the restraint must be obtained within 24 to 48 hours after application of the device. The LPN/LVN who applies a physical restraint must have satisfied all of the other options.
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