As part of an attempt to implement a restraint-free environment,the nurse:
A)provides constant activity for the patient.
B)covers or camouflages tubes and drains.
C)changes caregivers as often as possible.
D)reduces visiting hours and times in therapy.

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Position intravenous (IV)catheters,urinary catheters,and tubes/drains out of patient view,or use camouflage by wrapping the IV site with bandage or stockinette,placing undergarments on patients with a urinary catheter,or covering abdominal feeding tubes/drains with a loose abdominal binder.This helps maintain medical treatment and reduces patient access to tubes/lines.Provide scheduled ambulation,chair activity,and toileting.Organize treatments so the patient has long uninterrupted periods throughout the day.Provide for sleep and rest periods.Constant activity may irritate the patient.Provide the same caregivers to the extent possible.This increases familiarity with individuals in the patient's environment,decreasing anxiety and restlessness.Encourage family and friends to stay with the patient.Sitters or companions may be used.In some institutions,volunteers can be effective companions.Patient anxiety is reduced and safety is increased when one person provides care and supervision is constant.

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