5. A supervising nurse identified that a nursing assistant violated acceptable practice related to the use of wrist restraints. Which activities did the nurse observe? Select all that apply.
1) Removing the restraint every 2 hours for several minutes
2) Inserting 3 fingers between the wrist and the restraint
3) Securing the restraint straps with a double knot
4) Tying the straps to the base of the bed
• 5) Allowing the fingers free movement
6) Padding the wrists with sheepskin
The correct activities that the nurse observed are:
1) Removing the restraint every 2 hours for several minutes
2) Inserting 3 fingers between the wrist and the restraint
3) Tying the straps to the base of the bed
The activities that the nurse observed as violating acceptable practice related to the use of wrist restraints are:
1) Removing the restraint every 2 hours for several minutes
2) Inserting 3 fingers between the wrist and the restraint
4) Tying the straps to the base of the bed