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Ms. Cohen is hospitalized for repair of a fractured hip after a fall at home. She requires intravenous (IV) antibiotics after surgery. Shortly after the first dose she became restless and started picking at her IV line and frequently tried to get out of bed. Several restraint alternatives were attempted; but, because of her restlessness, she was successful at pulling out her IV line and getting out of bed. It becomes necessary to restrain Ms. Cohen.
Questions:
1. You know that a health care provider’s order is required for the restraint. What are essential components of the restraint order?
2. Which assessments do you need to perform on Ms. Cohen while she is restrained?
3. The physician orders a belt restraint. Your assessment of Ms. Cohen the next day reveals that during the day she is alert and pleasantly confused but not attempting to get out of bed. Do you continue use of the restraint? Explain.
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Ms. Cohen is hospitalized for repair of a fractured hip after a fall at home. She requires intraveno
