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Before any restraint is applied to a resident, what must be in place?
- A.A request from another resident in the same room
- B.Permission from the resident's roommate for the shift
- C.A note that the unit is short-staffed this evening
- D.A doctor's order for the restraint
Correct answer
D. A doctor's order for the restraint
Why
Restraints are a medical intervention and require a doctor's order specifying the reason and duration. Staffing shortages and other residents' requests never justify a restraint.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Restraints · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-156).