A patient has been wandering and is at risk for falling. Which approach by the nurse regarding the use of chemical and physical restraints in the long-term care setting should be considered initially?
a. Use nonprescription restraints first.
b. Obtain with a telephone prescription.
c. Implement alternative measures first.
d. Notify patient's family within 24 hours.
C
According to the standards governing the use of restraints, the nurse must implement several al-ternative measures in a serious attempt to avoid applying restraints. The patient must be assessed by the healthcare provider before restraints are implemented unless the patient is a serious and imminent risk to self and others. The patient's family is notified in a timely manner but is not an initial consideration.
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