Question

question 3 of 5
a 5 - year - old is admitted to the icu after a head trauma from a bike injury. the child is awake but confused, and continues to pull at iv tubing and a catheter. when the provider orders a restraint, what options would be least restrictive? select all that apply.

four side rails up

isolation

four - point soft restraints

administration of sedation

having a parent stay with the child

Explanation:

• Four side rails up: This is a physical restraint that limits movement and is more restrictive.
• Isolation: Isolating the child can cause psychological distress and is not a least - restrictive option.
• Four - point soft restraints: These are physical restraints that limit the movement of multiple limbs and are more restrictive.
• Administration of sedation: Sedation is a chemical restraint and is more restrictive than non - restraint methods.
• Having a parent stay with the child: This is a non - restrictive measure that can provide comfort and reduce the child's anxiety, potentially reducing the need for more restrictive measures.

Answer:

having a parent stay with the child