The nurse is teaching a student nurse about restraint use in patients. Which statement by the student nurse indicates a learning need regarding restraints?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Restraints may be physical or chemical. A physical restraint is a mechanical or physical device, such as material or equipment attached or adjacent to the patient's body, used to restrict movement. Examples of physical restraints are wrist or ankle restraints, a jacket or vest, and side rails. A medication that is administered to a patient to control behavior is a chemical restraint. The use of restraints has been associated with patient injury including death and does not prevent patient falls.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Student Nurse About Restraint Use