What is the correct action in caring for a client requiring restraints?

Using the least restrictive restraints and regularly assessing the client's needs is crucial in ensuring patient safety and dignity. This approach minimizes the physical and psychological impact that restraints can have on a patient.

The use of restraints should be a last resort after all other alternatives have been exhausted. Implementing the least restrictive options allows for the possibility of maintaining some freedom of movement, reducing discomfort, and providing a more humane care environment. Regular assessments are essential to determine the ongoing necessity of the restraints, evaluate the patient's behavior, and identify any potential complications or changes in the patient’s condition.

Such assessments involve checking for circulation, mobility, and skin integrity, as well as ensuring that the restraints do not compromise the patient's safety. This practice aligns with patient-centered care principles, emphasizing the importance of respecting individual rights and promoting the well-being of clients in healthcare settings.

In contrast, applying restraints too tightly can lead to injury, and securing them to bed rails may pose additional safety risks. Furthermore, removing restraints after a set duration without ongoing assessment could leave a patient at risk if they still require them for safety.