What Is Critical for the Nurse to Know When Using

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is critical for the nurse to know when using restraints on a child?

• A) Use the least restrictive type of restraint.
• B) Tie knots securely so they cannot be untied easily.
• C) Secure the ties to the mattress or side rails.
• D) Remove restraints every 4 hours to assess skin integrity.

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Definitions:

Varicose Veins

Distended veins that result when vein valves are destroyed and blood pools in the veins, causing these veins to dilate.

Elastic Stockings

Specially designed hosiery that exerts pressure on the legs to improve blood flow, often used to prevent or treat venous disorders.

Vascular Disease

A class of diseases of the blood vessels, often leading to a reduced flow of blood to organs and tissues.

Fungal Infection

An infection caused by fungi, ranging from superficial skin conditions to more serious systemic infections.