A client with severe delirium is aggressively attempting to pull out their central venous catheter. After all non-pharmacological alternatives have been exhausted, the healthcare provider prescribes bilateral soft wrist restraints to prevent injury. Arrange the following nursing actions for initiating these restraints in the correct chronological order.
- 1Verify the specific parameters of the healthcare provider's prescription for the restraints.
- 2Explain the rationale for the restraints to the client and any present family members.
- 3Pad the client's wrists before wrapping the restraint devices around them.
- 4Secure the restraint ties to the movable portion of the bed frame using quick-release knots.
- 5Assess the bilateral radial pulses, capillary refill, and skin temperature distal to the restraints.
Answer
The correct sequence begins with verifying the medical prescription, followed by explaining the procedure to the client and family. The nurse then pads the wrists to protect the skin, secures the restraints to the movable bed frame using a quick-release tie, and finally assesses the neurovascular status to ensure adequate circulation.
The correct procedural order ensures legal compliance and prioritizes physical safety. The nurse must first have legal authorization (verifying the order), followed by ethical communication (explaining to the client). Once application begins, the nurse protects the skin (padding), safely anchors the device (securing to movable frame), and finally verifies that the application did not cause unintended harm (neurovascular assessment).
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Key Concept
Safe Restraint Application Sequence