Mary,an 85-year-old patient with cognitive impairment and gross instability,wanders continuously.Lately,she has fallen twice,and the family demands that she be restrained.As the unit manager,you have initiated a least restraint practice.An appropriate action in this situation would be:
A)Setting up a nursing team meeting to review practices.
B)Calling the family to inform them of the practice.
C)Initiating a multidisciplinary and family meeting to focus on Mary's needs.
D)Restraining Mary to satisfy the family's wishes.

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Crossing the Quality Chasm emphasizes the importance of rendering care with the client (client-centered)rather than to the client.In this situation,the patient includes family in transparent discussions about quality needs and takes a team approach that involves healthcare professionals,the family,Mary's needs,and evidence associated with safe practice.

Mary,an 85-Year-Old Patient with Cognitive Impairment and Gross Instability,wanders Continuously