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Zorluk: OrtaSafe Use of Restraints and Safety Devices

A critical care nurse is managing a client receiving continuous renal replacement therapy. The client becomes increasingly restless and repeatedly attempts to disconnect the dialysis lines. After unsuccessful alternative interventions, the healthcare provider prescribes bilateral soft wrist restraints. Which actions by the nurse indicate appropriate management of the restraints? Select all that apply.

  1. Releasing the restraints every 2 hours to perform range-of-motion exercises and evaluate skin integrity.Cevap
  2. B
    Attaching the restraint straps securely to the bed's adjustable side rails.
  3. C
    Instructing the unlicensed assistive personnel to evaluate if the restraints can be permanently discontinued.
  4. Fastening the restraints to the movable portion of the bed frame using a quick-release tie.Cevap
  5. Recording the less restrictive interventions that were implemented prior to applying the devices.Cevap
  6. F
    Obtaining a standing prescription to reapply the devices whenever the client becomes agitated.

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The appropriate actions include releasing the restraints every 2 hours for assessment, fastening them to the movable bed frame with a quick-release tie, and recording the less restrictive interventions attempted prior to application.
Safe restraint management requires fastening ties to the movable part of the bed frame using quick-release knots, removing the devices every 2 hours for skin assessment and range-of-motion exercises, and thoroughly documenting the behaviors and prior alternative measures that necessitated the restraint.

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1
Identify the standard safety requirements for physical restraint application.
Restraints must be tied to the movable portion of the bed frame using quick-release knots to prevent injury and allow rapid emergency access.
Securing to immovable parts or side rails causes injury when the bed is adjusted.
2
Determine the mandatory monitoring and care protocols for clients in restraints.
The nurse must release the restraints every 2 hours for skin assessment, neurovascular checks, and range-of-motion exercises.
Continuous restraint without release leads to skin breakdown, nerve damage, and circulatory impairment.
3
Apply delegation and documentation principles regarding restraints.
The nurse retains the responsibility to assess the ongoing need for restraints (cannot delegate to UAP) and must document that all less restrictive alternatives failed.
Clinical judgment cannot be delegated, and regulatory bodies require proof that restraints were the last resort.

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Safe Restraint Application and Maintenance
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