Homework Clinic
Hands-on Clinic => Nursing and Clinical => Topic started by: Bobvance on Jan 10, 2023
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A nurse is reviewing the policy and procedure for application of restraints in a long-term care facility. Which statement would the nurse identify as being correct?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
◦ The least restrictive restraint possible should be used.
◦ Restraints should be used for all residents at risk for falls.
◦ They are expressly forbidden by federal laws.
◦ Use of restraints increases the need to monitor the resident.
◦ Chemical restraints are preferable to physical restraints.
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▸The least restrictive restraint possible should be used.
▸Use of restraints increases the need to monitor the resident.