
A patient with a history of assaulting several family members is voluntarily admitted for alcohol detoxification.A nurse suggests use of physical restraints to minimize the risk to the milieu and to manage the patient's anticipated aggressive behavior.The primary principle guiding the manager's response is:
A) the right to the least restrictive measure of restriction possible.
B) that legal considerations exist when physical restraints are used.
C) the limitations for the use of physical restraints on voluntarily admitted patients.
D) that thorough documentation is needed whenever physical restraints are applied.
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