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Physical restraint assessments
Long-Term Care Nursing Advisor, December 6, 2004
Prior to using a physical restraint, complete an assessment to determine whether a restraint is necessary and, if so, find the least restrictive device to treat the resident's medical symptom(s).
Prior to applying a restraint, assess the resident's
- bed mobility
- ability to transfer between positions
- ability to transfer to and from a bed or chair
- ability to stand and transfer to the toilet
Once you apply a restraint, reassess its use on a periodic basis. Use the Physical Restraint RAP to evaluate the appropriateness of restraint use.
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