Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 3-5

Applying an Elbow Restraint (Continued)

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10.Remove restraint at least every 2 hours or according to

agency policy and patient need. Remove restraint at least

every 2 hours for children ages 9 to 17 years and at least

every 1 hour for children under age 9, or according to

agency policy and patient need.Perform ROM exercises.

11. Evaluate patient for continued need of restraint. Reapply
    restraint only if continued need is evident.


12. Reassure patient at regular intervals. Keep call bell within
    easy reach.

ExcellentSatisfactoryNeeds Practice