The parent of a patient in physical restraints asks the nurse, "Why is my son tied down? He wouldn't hurt anyone." What is the nurse's best response?

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2. The nurse's best response is to tell the parent that the patient is in restraints to prevent the patient from harming himself or others. Restraints are not used simply because a patient was angry or to control behavior. All other less-invasive measures must be used prior to placing restraints and the patient must be a threat to self or others. Also, restraints are not used solely to keep a person from falling off the bed.

The Parent of a Patient in Physical Restraints Asks the Nurse