A Patient Has a Wrist Restraint

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient has a wrist restraint. Which of the following is it especially important to report to the nurse?

• A) Why the restraint was applied
• B) The person's temperature
• C) The person's respiratory rate
• D) If you could not feel a pulse in the restrained extremity

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Definitions:

Physiological Change

Alterations in the normal functions of the body, which can be due to various factors including stress, disease, and environmental changes.

Emotional Episode

A sequence of emotional reactions occurring in response to a specific event or situation.

Vary

To change or alter in form, appearance, or nature, often in a slight way, leading to variations within a group or patterns.

Intensity

The quality or state of being intense; often refers to the degree or amount of strength, force, energy, or feeling.