Which of the Following Statements About Patient Restraint Is FALSE

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about patient restraint is FALSE?

• A) Patients should be transported in a prone position.
• B) Restraining the thighs just above the knees can be more effective at preventing kicking than restraining at the ankles.
• C) Verbal methods of deescalation should be tried before considering physical restraint.
• D) Neuromuscular blocking agents should never be used to restrain a patient.

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