The nurse is called to assist with a combative patient. The patient has already injured another nurse, and the staff wants to physically restrain the patient for their safety. Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action?

Wait for a physician’s order. If a nurse restrains a patient without his/her consent or a physician’s order, they can be charged with battery. Therefore, the most appropriate action in this case is to wait for a physician’s order before proceeding with restraints. Consent from the family is not sufficient to proceed. A sedative is considered the same as physical restraints and could result in criminal liability if done without a physician’s order.

The nurse is called to assist with a combative patient. The pati...

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