The nurse administers an antianxiety (anxiolytic)medication to a client diagnosed with dementia who has been harming himself.When documenting the use of this medication as a restraint,which term is the most appropriate for the nurse to use?

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The term "chemical restraint" is used when any medication is given to a client to control their behavior or restrict their movement, in order to maintain safety. In this scenario, the antianxiety medication is given to prevent the client from harming himself, and thus qualifies as a chemical restraint. The other options, physical restraint, medication restraint, and psychological restraint, are not commonly used or recognized terms in healthcare.

The Nurse Administers an Antianxiety (Anxiolytic)medication to a Client Diagnosed