A nurse is instructing a nursing student about protective device use. The nurse recognizes the need for further instruction when the nursing student states, "I will:

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Protective device ties should be secured to an immovable part of the bed frame. They should not be tied to the side rails because lowering the rails may cause the device to be pulled too tightly around the patient or cause strain on a joint of an immobilized extremity. A half bow knot should be used to secure the device to the bed frame or chair. The area distal to the protective device should be checked every 15 to 30 minutes and should be observed for signs of adequate circulation, including pulses distal to the device.

A Nurse Is Instructing a Nursing Student About Protective Device