Asked by
Bryce Coleman
on Oct 12, 2024
Verified
The nurse determines that the patient may need a restraint and recognizes which one of the following?
A) An order for a restraint may be implemented indefinitely until it is no longer required by the patient.
B) Restraints may be ordered on an as-needed basis.
C) No order or consent is necessary for restraints in long-term care facilities.
D) Restraints are to be periodically removed to have the patient re-evaluated.
Periodically Removed
An item or substance that is taken away or eliminated at regular intervals.
Restraint
The act of limiting, confining, or restricting someone's movement, often for safety or behavioral control in a healthcare setting.
Re-evaluated
The process of assessing something again or differently to make a new judgment or decision.
- Apprehend the application and repercussions of utilizing restraints in patient treatment.
- Gain an understanding of the legal and ethical implications associated with patient safety and injury prevention.
Verified Answer
LD
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the application and repercussions of utilizing restraints in patient treatment.
- Gain an understanding of the legal and ethical implications associated with patient safety and injury prevention.