Which of the following statements would the nurse MOST likely issue to the client who is being put into restraints?
a. "This hurts us more than it hurts you, so realize we like you and don't mean to harm you."
b. "You have been threatening to hurt yourself and must suffer the consequences of your actions."
c. "We are restraining you because you are not in control of yourself. You are restrained so you can gain control."
d. "Your doctor ordered these restraints. If you don't like them, you can take it up with him (or her)."
C
The nurse would most likely tell the client who is being placed in restraints that the restraints are being used to help the client gain control over his or her feelings of anger. The nurse would never tell the client that restraints are being used to make the client suffer or because the doctor ordered them. The nurse would not tell the client that placing him or her in restraints hurts the nurse more. Honesty and a clear reason for the restraints must be used to ensure that the client understands the reasons for the nurse's actions.
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