University:
West Coast University
Course:
NURS 110 | Introduction to Professional Nursing
Academic year:

2021
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483

Pages:

1
Author:

Lance Gutierrez

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Basic Concept STUDENT NAME _____________________________________ Applying Restraints 4 CONCEPT ______________________________________________________________________________ REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________ Related Content Underlying Principles (E.G., DELEGATION, LEVELS OF PREVENTION, ADVANCE DIRECTIVES) - Make sure there is an order for restraints, use of restraints without an order is considered false imprisonment - Have knowledge of laws regarding restraints and proper use of them WHO? WHEN? WHY? HOW? - Orders for restraints should be ordered for the shortest amount of time possible - Needs to be 2 finger spaces in between restraint and patients arm - Must fit patient properly - If patient is restrained without order, an order must be written within 15-30 minutes of restraining patient - Proper restraints need to be used depending on situation/ patient - Orders for restraints must state why the patient is being restrained - Restraints shouldn't interfere with the treatment) - There are different types of restraints such as physical, seclusion, and chemical Nursing Interventions - Must be changed - Restraints are to be used for patients with behavioral problems and/ or patients who are at risk of harming themselves/ others - Monitor restraints frequently to ensure patient does not have any skin breakdown or is at risk for skin breakwon - Document everything such as the time the restraints were put on, the reason for the restraints being put on, any medications administeredpatients behavior, needs provided for patient, vital signs, etc. - Restraints can be used in emergency situations if the patient is of danger to themselves and/ or others ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE A1