The Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA)was enacted to protect patients from unnecessary restraint in long-term care facilities.According to OBRA regulations, what is a permissible reason to restrain a patient?

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According to OBRA regulations, restraining a patient is only permissible if they pose an imminent danger to themselves or others, such as being at an extremely high risk for a fall that is life-threatening. Verbal abuse and lack of cooperation are not acceptable reasons for restraint, and inadequate staffing levels should be addressed through other means, such as hiring more staff or adjusting schedules.

The Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA)was Enacted to Protect Patients from Unnecessary