A health care provider orders that a confused and disoriented patient be placed in a full hand restraint because of excessive scratching of skin.The nurse acknowledges which of the following?

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Restraints must be removed every 2 hours to allow for skin assessment,toileting,and nutrition.Restraints are only used when other less restrictive measures fail to prevent interruption of therapies.The physician's or health care provider's orders are necessary.The need for restraints must be reevaluated every 24 hours.

A Health Care Provider Orders That a Confused and Disoriented