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A charge nurse on a medical step-down unit is evaluating the management of a highly restless client who requires bilateral soft wrist restraints to protect a radial arterial line. Which observation by the charge nurse indicates that the assigned registered nurse (RN) is providing safe and appropriate care?

  1. The RN secures the restraint straps to the movable portion of the bed frame using a quick-release knot.Cevap
  2. B
    The RN delegates the hourly assessment of the client's peripheral pulses and capillary refill to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).
  3. C
    The RN documents the client's response to the restraints and requests a PRN (as needed) renewal order from the provider.
  4. D
    The RN releases both of the client's wrist restraints simultaneously every four hours to perform range-of-motion exercises.

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The RN secures the restraint straps to the movable portion of the bed frame using a quick-release knot.
Securing restraint straps to the movable portion of the bed frame ensures that the client's extremities are not pulled or injured when the bed's head or foot is raised or lowered. Additionally, utilizing a quick-release knot is a critical safety standard, as it allows healthcare personnel to rapidly remove the restraints in the event of an emergency (such as a seizure or cardiac arrest).

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1
Identify the core safety principles of restraint application.
Restraints must be secured in a way that prevents injury if the bed is moved, and they must be easily removable in an emergency.
Improper application can lead to nerve damage, impaired circulation, or an inability to perform life-saving interventions.
2
Evaluate the knot type and attachment point in the correct option.
A quick-release knot on the movable portion of the bed frame meets all safety criteria.
If tied to the side rail, lowering the rail could forcefully pull the client's arm. If tied with a square knot, it cannot be released rapidly during a crisis.
3
Assess the incorrect options for regulatory and delegation violations.
Delegating circulation checks, obtaining PRN orders, and waiting four hours to release both restraints simultaneously violate established safety standards.
These actions compromise client safety and fall outside acceptable legal and nursing practice boundaries.

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Safe restraint application requires securing ties to the movable bed frame with a quick-release knot, conducting RN-level assessments, avoiding PRN orders, and removing restraints one at a time every 2 hours.
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