Asked by Dominic abousse on Apr 28, 2024
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An ________________ maintains immobilization of the extremities to protect the patient from accidental removal of a therapeutic device.
Immobilization
The act of restricting movement, often by using splints or casts, to allow for the healing of bones, injuries, or diseases.
Extremities
The limbs of the human body, particularly the arms and legs, including their related structures such as hands and feet.
- Articulate the foundational rules and state regulations pertaining to the safe application of mechanical and physical restraints.
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Thomas NutterMay 01, 2024
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extremity restraint
An extremity restraint is made of soft quilted material or sheep-skin with foam padding.An extremity restraint can be wrapped around the ankle or wrist with the padded,soft part towards the skin and secured snuggly in place with Velcro straps.It is designed to immobilize one or all extremities and can be used to prevent accidental removal of therapeutic devices.
An extremity restraint is made of soft quilted material or sheep-skin with foam padding.An extremity restraint can be wrapped around the ankle or wrist with the padded,soft part towards the skin and secured snuggly in place with Velcro straps.It is designed to immobilize one or all extremities and can be used to prevent accidental removal of therapeutic devices.
Learning Objectives
- Articulate the foundational rules and state regulations pertaining to the safe application of mechanical and physical restraints.
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