A client lost control of his behavior, broke a window, and made verbal threats to staff and other clients. The client was placed in mechanical restraints. Which statement should the nurse make to explain the use of restraints to the client?

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Use of restraints is a temporary, short-term way of ensuring the safety of everyone until the client regains behavioral control; it is not a punishment. The other choices are not appropriate explanations of the use of restraints.

A Client Lost Control of His Behavior, Broke a Window