Question

In which situation would the use of patient restraints be appropriate?

1. The patient is unhappy and is refusing treatment.
2. A patient is drugged will not sign a consent form.
3.The patient is drunk and keeps yelling.
4. A patient is confused and is trying to pull out their IVs.

Answer 1

The correct answer is the FOURTH OPTION

It would be appropriate to use patient restraints when a patient is confused and is trying to pull out their IVs. Such patients often react in a paranoid fashion, and may constitute a danger to themselves or to their carers, and may need to be restrained till they are calm.