Answer the following? The Joint Commission issues guidelines regarding the use of restraints. In which case is a restraint properly used? a. The nurse positions a patient in a supine position prior to applying wrist restraints. b. The nurse ensures that two fingers can be inserted between the restraint and patient’s ankle. c. The nurse applies a cloth restraint to the left hand of a patient with an IV catheter in the right wrist. d. The nurse ties an elbow restraint to the raised side rail of a patient’s bed.

Answer the following? The Joint Commission issues guidelines regarding the use of restraints. In which case is a restraint properly used? a. The nurse positions a patient in a supine position prior to applying wrist restraints. b. The nurse ensures that two fingers can be inserted between the restraint and patient’s ankle. c. The nurse applies a cloth restraint to the left hand of a patient with an IV catheter in the right wrist. d. The nurse ties an elbow restraint to the raised side rail of a patient’s bed.

Essentials Health Info Management Principles/Practices

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Chapter1: Health Care Delivery Systems

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