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How often must a restraint be released, at minimum?
- A.Once every 24 hours during the morning bath only
- B.Every 30 minutes for a full hour of free movement
- C.At least every 2 hours, with repositioning, toileting, and limb movement
- D.Only when the doctor makes rounds on the unit
Correct answer
C. At least every 2 hours, with repositioning, toileting, and limb movement
Why
Restraints are released at least every 2 hours so the resident can move, be repositioned, toilet, and have circulation restored. Daily release is far too infrequent.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Restraints · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-158).