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Question 7 :
A nurse is caring for a school-age child who has conduct disorder and requires wrist restraints. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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The nurse should obtain a prescription for the restraints within 2 hr of initiating them, as this is a legal requirement and ensures that the restraints are used appropriately and safely. The other options are also important, but they are not the priority action in this situation.
Correct Answer: D
The nurse should obtain a prescription for the restraints within 2 hr of initiating them, as this is a legal requirement and ensures that the restraints are used appropriately and safely. The other options are also important, but they are not the priority action in this situation.