The nurse assesses that the patient may need a restraint and recognizes which one of the following?

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Restraints are not to be used on a long-term basis and must be periodically removed to assess the patient's condition and determine if the restraint is still necessary. An order for a restraint must be specific in terms of the type of restraint, reason for use, and duration of use. Consent must also be obtained from the patient or their surrogate decision maker, and restraints should only be used as a last resort when all other options have been exhausted. Long-term care facilities are subject to the same laws and regulations regarding restraint use as acute care settings.

The Nurse Assesses That the Patient May Need a Restraint