The Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA)was Enacted to Protect Patients from Unnecessary

question 12

Short Answer

The Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA)was enacted to protect patients from unnecessary restraint in long-term care facilities.According to OBRA regulations,one reason to restrain a patient would be if the:
A) Staffing level is inadequate, and nurses are unable to check on the patient at regular intervals.
B) Patient is verbally abusive to the nursing staff.
C) Patient is at an extremely high risk for a fall that is life threatening.
D) Medical procedures cannot be performed because the patient is not being cooperative.

• A) Staffing level is inadequate, and nurses are unable to check on the patient at regular intervals.
• B) Patient is verbally abusive to the nursing staff.
• C) Patient is at an extremely high risk for a fall that is life threatening.
• D) Medical procedures cannot be performed because the patient is not being cooperative.

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