Question

Which of the following situations would NOT be considered restraining a patient?

Putting up all four side rails on the bed to keep the patient from getting out of bed
Using an easily unlatched seat belt to provide stability for the patient's upper body when they are in a wheelchair
Using mitts so the patient is unable to pull out their nasogastric tube
Using limb holders so that the combative patient cannot hit the staff

Answer 1

Restraint in patient care and examples

Step-by-step explanation:

The situation that would NOT be considered restraining a patient is using an easily unlatched seat belt to provide stability for the patient's upper body when they are in a wheelchair. Restraint is generally defined as any physical or mechanical device used to restrict a patient's movement. In the other situations mentioned, all four side rails on the bed, mitts, and limb holders are all examples of restraints as they restrict the patient's movement or ability to perform certain actions.

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