When an order has been obtained to place restraints on a patient, and the restraints are in place, nursing staff is required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and The Joint Commission to follow which of the following guidelines?
A) Offering the patient fluids
B) Checking on the patient no more than every 2 hours
C) Assisting the patient with toileting
D) Changing the patient's position in bed
E) Removing the restraint every 2 hours

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Nursing staff must offer fluids, assist with toileting, change the patient's position, and remove restraints every 2 hours to ensure patient safety and comfort.

When an Order Has Been Obtained to Place Restraints on a Patient