Restraint Orders

Question 1

Components of order:

Answer 1

The reason for.
Rationale for the use of.
Type being used.
Duration of restraint usage.
Patients behaviors that necessitated the use of restraint.
Any special instructions.

Question 2

Monitoring restraints

Answer 2

At least every 15 minutes for 1st hour by LPN/RN.
When stable, every 4 hours for adults, every 2 hours for children, and every hour for kids younger than 9.

Remove and replace every 2 hours.