Nursing Interventions for the Restrained Patient

by Cathy Parkes January 20, 2022

The timing of nursing interventions for the restrained patient is crucial!

1) Assess the patient's status every 15 minutes.

2) Offer fluids, ROM exercises, and toileting every 2 hours.

3) Immediately remove restraints once the patient is no longer a danger to themselves or others.

With Cushing's Syndrome, restrict fluid and sodium but increase the patient's intake of protein, calcium, and vitamin D.

A patient reporting a loss of central vision should be evaluated for macular degeneration.

Atropine is a medication that can be administered to patients with sinus bradycardia or heart block in order to increase heart rate.

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