When a patient became confused and dangerous to himself and others in the setting, restraints were applied, and the patient was confined to bed. What is the nurse's best defense for applying restraints?

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Rationale 1: Necessity is a defense that allows a nurse to interfere with a patient's property rights to avoid a threatened injury, which does not apply to this scenario.
Rationale 2: The nurse did not get consent.
Rationale 3: Self-defense and defense of others may be justifiable to protect oneself and others in the area from harm.
Rationale 4: It is not a privilege to act in this manner.

When a Patient Became Confused and Dangerous to Himself and Others