A Patient Has Been Placed in Four-Point Leather Restraints Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient has been placed in four-point leather restraints following a violent episode.The nurse establishing the care plan must ensure that the restraints are removed according to what guidelines?

• A) After a minimum of 4 hours of seclusion
• B) Every 2 hours, one restraint at a time, for 10 minutes
• C) To allow the patient to eat, drink, or use the bathroom
• D) After the patient is sedated with antipsychotropic medication

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Definitions:

Primary Consideration

The most important factor to be thought of or taken into account in a particular situation or decision-making process.

Victim Crisis

A situation in which an individual or group experiences significant harm or distress, prompting an immediate need for support and intervention.

Product Tampering

The unauthorized alteration or contamination of a product before it reaches the consumer, raising safety and trust issues.

Inductive Outline

A framework for presenting information that starts with specific observations and moves towards a general conclusion.