restraints

how often does the physician’s order need to be renewed for a client on restraints?

• every 24 hours

• every 2hrs for max 24 hr for children 12-17

how often do you release restraints on a client?

every 2 hrs

what would you need to monitor on a client who is on restraints and how often would you do this?

• assess every 15 mins

• observe for behavior, safety measures applies, and how well pt tolerates restraints

what are restraint alternatives?

• have family member stay with pt

• use distractions/diversional activity appropriate for pt

• use calm, quiet voice

• explore why pt may be trying to get out of bed

• use bed and chair alarms

• reorient pt frequently to location and time

• have more frequent monitoring of pt

• have pt do physical activity/task

• make sure pt can call for assistance

• move pt closer to nurse’s station