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While checking a restrained resident, you find her fingers are cool and bluish. What should you do?
- A.Loosen or remove the restraint as allowed and notify the nurse immediately
- B.Tighten the restraint so the hand moves around less
- C.Wait until the next scheduled 2-hour release time
- D.Cover the hand with a blanket so it warms back up
Correct answer
A. Loosen or remove the restraint as allowed and notify the nurse immediately
Why
Cool, bluish fingers signal poor circulation, a restraint emergency that needs immediate action and nurse notification. Waiting or covering the hand hides a worsening problem.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Restraints · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-161).