The Doctor Has Written an Order to Place a Resident

Multiple Choice

The doctor has written an order to place a resident in the nursing home in a vest protective device. It is the nurse's responsibility to:

A) check with the nursing supervisor about the legality of the order.
B) remove the device every 2 hours and change the patient's position.
C) remove the device every 4 hours to toilet the patient.
D) apply the device loosely to prevent circulation impairment.