So you’re caring for a client who requires restraints…after you’ve applied the ordered restraint, what else do you need to do? You guessed it: document! It’s important to note the: 👉 REASON the restraints are needed 👉 START and STOP times of the restraints 👉 PLAN of care for the client 👉 and of course ASSESS (and document!) the skin under the restraints! ✨NCLEX TIP✨ Restraints should be removed at least every 2 hours in order to fully assess the skin! Need more help with reduction of risk on

Now that you know what qualifies as a restraint (and when it's appropriate to use them) the next step is to know HOW to apply them safely! Remember to... ✅ leave room for adequate circulation to flow ✅ secure the restraint to a stable object ✅ use a closure method that can be released fast! What questions do you still have about restraints? Let us know in the comments! 💬 #nclexrn #nclexpn #archerreview #nursingschool #passnclex #nursingschoolstruggle | Archer NCLEX Review

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