Legal implications for using a protective device require thorough documentation and require that the nurse include: (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse should document alternative methods and actions taken before placing the device, the teaching done for both patient and family, and the type of device used and where it was placed. Remember, if it is not documented, it was not done.

Legal Implications for Using a Protective Device Require Thorough Documentation