A patient was restrained after assaulting a staff member.Which nursing measure has priority?

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Maintaining constant supervision of the patient is the top priority when a patient is restrained for safety reasons. This is important to ensure the patient does not harm themselves or others and that the restraints are not causing any harm or discomfort to the patient. Assessing comfort needs and distracting the patient may also be necessary, but they are secondary to constant supervision. Sedating medication should only be used as a last resort and after other measures have been implemented.

A Patient Was Restrained After Assaulting a Staff Member