The nurse is caring for a patient with a nasogastric (NG) tube who is confused. The nurse notices that the patient is pulling on the NG tubing and calls the physician for a restraint order. Which type of restraint will the nurse suggest?
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Step 1: Assess the situation to ensure the patient’s safety and confirm that the patient is at risk of removing the NG tube, which could cause harm. Show more…
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