Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 89 of 2368
A client wearing soft wrist restraints to prevent removal of an IV catheter needs a restraint order. Which requirement applies to this medical restraint?
- One order stays valid until the client is discharged
- An as-needed order is acceptable for nighttime use
- A new order is needed every 24 hours, and it may not be written as needed
- Assistive personnel may apply it without nurse involvement
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Correct answer: A new order is needed every 24 hours, and it may not be written as needed
Medical restraints need a new order every 24 hours, an RN to apply or supervise, and may never be as-needed orders.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Safety: Restraint Guidelines. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026