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Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 86 of 2368

Which situation is an example of a chemical restraint?

  1. An antihypertensive given at the standard dose for hypertension
  2. An analgesic given at the usual dose for postoperative pain
  3. An antibiotic given as ordered to treat a client's pneumonia
  4. A sedative given to keep a client quiet at a nonstandard dose
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Correct answer: A sedative given to keep a client quiet at a nonstandard dose

A chemical restraint is a drug used to control behavior that is not standard treatment or dosage for the client's condition.

Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Safety: Definition of Restraints. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026