A student nurse has been asked by the registered nurse with whom the student nurse is working to apply wrist restraints to a patient who is confused and is trying to remove the endotracheal tube.The student nurse knows that it is important to tie the restraints to which part of the bed?

A) Side rails
B) Part of bed frame that moves up and down with the patient
C) Footboard
D) Headboard

Wrist Restraints

Devices or methods employed to restrict the movement of a person's wrists, often used in medical settings to prevent self-harm.

Endotracheal Tube

A flexible tube inserted through the mouth into the trachea to maintain an open airway or to administer certain drugs.

Bed Frame

The structural foundation of a bed, designed to support a mattress and, optionally, a box spring, thereby providing a stable sleeping surface.