The Parent of a Patient in Physical Restraints Asks the Nurse

question 15

Multiple Choice

The parent of a patient in physical restraints asks the nurse, "Why is my son tied down? He wouldn't hurt anyone." What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "The restraints are placed to control his behavior."
• B) "The restraints are placed to prevent harm to him and others."
• C) "The restraints are placed because he was angry to the staff."
• D) "The restraints are placed to keep him from falling off the bed."

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