When Caring for a Patient with Bilateral Wrist Restraints, a Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient with bilateral wrist restraints, a nurse can delegate which of the following to a certified nursing assistant (CNA) ?

• A) Education of restraint alternatives
• B) Checks and releases of the restraints
• C) Assessment of bilateral radial pulses
• D) Teaching of when restraints can be removed

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