The nurse must restrain a child and knows that a blanket restraint will be best for which child in the nurse's care?
A)A 7-year-old child who has a laceration of the forearm
B)A 5-year-old child who needs to have an IV started in the antecubital space
C)A 3-year-old child who has a laceration of the forehead that needs stitches
D)A 1-year-old child who needs a lumbar puncture to check for meningitis

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A blanket restraint is most appropriate for a 3-year-old child who has a laceration of the forehead that needs stitches. This type of restraint can help keep the child still during the procedure, minimizing movement of the head and upper body.

The Nurse Must Restrain a Child and Knows That a Blanket