Inappropriate Use of ____________________ Devices, Including Bed Rails, Chemical Restraints

question 10

Essay

Inappropriate use of ____________________ devices, including bed rails, chemical restraints such as sedatives and tranquilizers, belts, tied sheets, wrist or ankle restraints, and vest or halter restraints, can be considered false imprisonment.

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Definitions:

ACTH Secretion

The release of Adrenocorticotropic Hormone by the pituitary gland, stimulating cortisol production in the adrenal glands.

Unhelpful Thought Patterns

Cognitive processes that are negative or destructive, often contributing to psychological distress.

Rational-Emotive Psychotherapy

A form of cognitive-behavioral therapy focusing on identifying and changing irrational beliefs to alter emotional and behavioral responses.

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

A psychological therapy designed to prevent the recurrence of depression by teaching mindfulness meditation as a way to disengage from negative cognitive patterns.