Mary,an 85-Year-Old Patient with Cognitive Impairment and Gross Instability,wanders Continuously

question 5

Multiple Choice

Mary,an 85-year-old patient with cognitive impairment and gross instability,wanders continuously.Lately,she has fallen twice,and the family demands that she be restrained.As the unit manager,you have initiated a least restraint practice.What is an appropriate action in this situation?

• A) Setting up a nursing team meeting to review practices
• B) Calling the family to inform them of the practice
• C) Initiating a multidisciplinary and family meeting to focus on Mary's needs
• D) Restraining Mary to satisfy the family's wishes

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