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Which is a safe alternative to try before a restraint is considered?
- A.Offering companionship, a lower bed, and a bed alarm
- B.Keeping the resident in a dark room away from others
- C.Skipping the resident's walks so she becomes tired
- D.Removing the call light so she stops asking to get up
Correct answer
A. Offering companionship, a lower bed, and a bed alarm
Why
Alternatives such as companionship, low beds, and alarms address the need without restricting movement. Isolation, exhaustion, and removing the call light are unsafe and not alternatives.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Restraint Alternatives · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-159).