Restraints

In this lesson, we are going to review restraints and identify the important clinical, legal, and ethical roles that nurses play when considering and using any kind of restraint on a client.  We will go over types of restraints and then outline critical assessment and documentation responsibilities of the nurse.

Learning Objectives:

Upon the completion of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Learn requirements regarding restraints to protect client rights.
2. Recognize types of restraints.
3. Explore personal values and beliefs related to the use of restraints.
4. State priority nursing assessments and interventions regarding the safe use of restraints.