The Nurse Is Attempting to Provide a Safe Environment for a Patient

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is attempting to provide a safe environment for a patient at great risk for self-harm.Which intervention shows an understanding of evidence-based practice (EBP) ?

• A) Using physical restraints only after all other options have been proven ineffective
• B) Referring to the facility's policies manual for guidelines for applying physical restraints
• C) Collecting data regarding the short-term effects of using physical restraints on an aggressive patient
• D) Requiring constant monitoring of a patient whose inability to self-regulate anger has required the use of physical restraints

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