A Nurse Has Applied Restraints to a Client

Multiple Choice

A nurse has applied restraints to a client. After documenting the care and ensuring the client is safe, what action does the nurse take next?

A) Call the provider and request a prescription for the restraints.
B) Alert the hospital's Risk Management department.
C) Plan to check the client at a minimum of every 2 hours.
D) Assign assistive personnel to sit with the client.