Asked by Ricki Elizabeth on Sep 28, 2024

The nurse is trying to use alternatives rather than restrain a patient. Which finding will cause the nurse to determine the alternative is working?

A) The patient continues to get up from the chair at the nurses' station.
B) The patient gets restless when the sitter leaves for lunch.
C) The patient folds three washcloths over and over.
D) The patient apologizes for being "such a bother."

Restrain

The act of holding someone back or restricting their movement, often for safety or control reasons.

  • Identify the need for and the application of patient restraints.