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corkyiscool3328

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What actions will the nurse follow when using restraints for an older patient in a long-term care facility? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Use restraints for 2 hours or less.
  2. Obtain a physician's order before using.
  3. Waist restraints are the best approach to prevent patient falls.
  4. Remove the patient's eyeglasses when applying restraints.
  5. Consider the use of restraints for emergency situations only.

Question 2

The clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in gerontology differs from the GNP in that:
 
  a) the GNP usually works in a collaborative practice with a physician
   b) the CNS has less education than the GNP
   c) the GNP has a doctorate
   d) the CNS does less consulting than the GNP


chjcharjto14

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1,2,5
Rationale: Restraints are now limited to short-term use of 2 hours or less.

Answer to Question 2

A


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