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dbose

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Which statement should be incorporated into the restraint policy for residents of a long-term care facility?
 
  A) Restraints should never be used.
  B) Physical restraints should only be used with verifiably agitated patients.
  C) Restraints should only be used when one-to-one staff supervision is not possible.
  D) Alternatives should be explored before chemical and physical restraints are utilized.

Question 2

The nurse has assessed a patient's pulse, temperature, blood pressure, and respiratory rate and is now measuring the patient's oxygenation by pulse oximetry. The nurse understands that this assessment finding is based on:
 
  A) The ratio of oxygen to carbon dioxide in arterial blood
  B) The amount of oxygen dissolved in blood plasma
  C) The saturation of hemoglobin by oxygen molecules
  D) The quantity of free oxygen in arterial blood



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blfontai

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Answer to Question 1

D
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While it is not realistic to categorically prohibit the use of restraints, it is important to first explore and exhaust all other options. Restraints exacerbate agitation and the decision to use restraints should not be driven by staffing considerations.

Answer to Question 2

C




dbose

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


hramirez205

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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