An 8-month-old infant is restrained to prevent interference with the intravenous infusion.What should the nurse do?
A) Remove the restraints once a day to allow movement.
B) Keep the restraints on constantly.
C) Keep the restraints secure so infant remains supine.
D) Remove restraints whenever possible.

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The nurse should remove the restraints whenever possible.When parents and/or staff are present,the restraints can be removed,and the intravenous site protected.Restraints must be checked and documented every 1 to 2 hours and should be removed for range of motion on a periodic basis.The child should not be securely restrained in the supine position because of the risk of aspiration.

An 8-Month-Old Infant Is Restrained to Prevent Interference with the Intravenous