At 3 AM, When Less Restrictive Methods Fail, a Physician Orders Restraints

question 15

Multiple Choice

At 3 a.m., when less restrictive methods fail, a physician orders restraints for an angry, aggressive client. To meet Joint Commission standards, at what time and by whom should a nurse expect an in-person client evaluation?

• A)At 8 a.m., by a licensed independent practitioner or a clinical nurse specialist
• B)At 4 a.m., by a physician or a licensed independent practitioner (LIP)
• C)At 3:30 a.m.by a physician or the client's case manager
• D)At 6 a.m.by the psychiatrist or a clinical nurse specialist

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