Question

Litigation resulting from improper restraint use is a common nursing legal issue. A nursing student is listing points related to the use of restraints. Which factor needs correction?1. Restraints can be used when less restrictive interventions are not successful.2. Restraints can be used when all other alternatives have been tried and exhausted.3. Restraints can be used only to ensure the physical safety of the resident or other residents.4. Restraints can be used anytime without a written order from the healthcare provider.

Answer 1

Litigation may be defined as the process of setting any problem or dispute in the court. The litigation must be follow in the health and medicine as well for the proper justice with people.

The restraints is used in the case when no positive response is obtained even after complaining. If the other alternatives are not in use then the restraint is important. The restraints always require the written order that can be given to the health care provider.

Thus, the correct answer is option (4).