Question

Which of the following statements is an OBRA regulation that the nurse must keep in mind when considering applying a restraint to a client? A. Restraints cannot be applied if a family member objects B. Verbal or telephone orders for restraints must be signed within 72 hours. C. The physician's order for restraints must be time limited. D. Apply physical restraints as a first choice intervention in fall prevention

Answer 1

The decision for restraint is made by the patient ,healthcare professionals and the family member if patient is not in sound mind. Physical restraints can be refused by the family members in certain situations but psychological restraint are given to a patient depending upon the condition of patient's status and not as per the wifh of family members

All verbal and telephone orders on restraints should be written within 24 hours

It is a mandatory rule to have a time limitations in the application of the restraint depending upon the disease condition, age ,etc.,

Physical restraints are the least or last preferred method

Ans:The physician order for restraint should be time limited