Asked by Harmanpreet Kaur Randhawa on Jun 27, 2024
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Which of the following assessment findings is most critical for a patient who is currently being restrained with mechanical wrist restraints?
A) Angry,loud crying
B) Urinary incontinence
C) Reddened areas on wrists
D) Hands cool to the touch
Mechanical Wrist Restraints
Devices used to limit the movement of the wrists for patient safety in medical settings.
Restraints
Devices or methods used to restrict a person's movement or freedom, often for safety reasons in medical or custodial environments.
Urinary Incontinence
The loss of bladder control, leading to the involuntary leakage of urine.
- Fathom the implementation and effects of restraints in caring for patients.
- Understand the importance of documentation in managing safety risks and restraint use.
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Yessica Martinez
Jul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Although the use of any restraint may be associated with serious complications,including pressure ulcers,constipation,pneumonia,urinary and fecal incontinence,and urinary retention,the most serious concerns are contractures,nerve damage,and circulatory impairment.Coolness of the patient's hands would indicate poor circulation,which can result in permanent damage.Angry,loud crying,urinary incontinence,and reddened areas on the wrists are concerns,but they are not the most critical concerns for the patient with wrist restraints.
Learning Objectives
- Fathom the implementation and effects of restraints in caring for patients.
- Understand the importance of documentation in managing safety risks and restraint use.