The Experience of Being Physically Restrained Can Be Traumatic

question 21

Multiple Choice

The experience of being physically restrained can be traumatic.Which nursing intervention would best help the client deal with this experience?

• A) Administering a tranquilizing medication before applying the restraints
• B) Talking to the client at brief but regular intervals while the client is restrained
• C) Decreasing stimuli by leaving the client alone most of the time
• D) Checking on the client infrequently, in order to meet documentation requirements

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