A nurse is admitting an elderly client with osteoporosis into a nursing home. The client's daughter reports that the client moves during their sleep and suggests using limb restraints at night to prevent falls. Which of the following responses by the nurse is best ?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

A nurse is admitting an elderly client with osteoporosis into a nursing home. The client's daughter reports that the client moves during their sleep and suggests using limb restraints at night to prevent falls. Which of the following responses by the nurse is  best ? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"Restraints may increase the risk of injury."

Answer

"Was your Father in limb restraints in their previous home?"

Answer

"Putting all the side rails up is safer and less restrictive for the client."

Answer

"We will require your consent to use limb restraints."

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