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What is the guiding principle when any restraint is being considered?
- A.Choose the strongest restraint so it never has to be changed
- B.Restrain early so staff can plan the rest of the shift
- C.Match the restraint used by the resident in the next bed
- D.Use the least restrictive option that keeps the resident safe
Correct answer
D. Use the least restrictive option that keeps the resident safe
Why
Care must use the least restrictive measure that still protects the resident, after alternatives are tried. Convenience and copying another resident's care are not valid reasons.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Restraints · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-162).