Following the "Rule of Least Restriction," the Nurse Who Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

Following the "Rule of Least Restriction," the nurse who is trying to keep a confused resident from removing the feeding tube would replace the wrist restraint with:

• A) Mittens
• B) Vest restraint
• C) Administration of a mild sedative
• D) Tightly tucked sheet

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Definitions:

Signal Detection Theory

A theoretical framework used to understand how decision makers differentiate between important stimuli in the presence of noise, focusing on the ability to correctly identify signals.

Absolute Threshold

The absolute threshold is the minimum intensity of stimulus that an individual can detect at least 50% of the time.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimum level of stimulus intensity change needed to detect a difference between two stimuli.

Amplitudes

The height or strength of a wave signal, representing the magnitude of the fluctuation or displacement from a baseline.