What should a nurse aide do while caring for a client with a restraint?

When caring for a client with a restraint, it is essential to ensure the client's comfort and to promote their mobility as much as possible. Removing the restraint and providing range of motion exercises every two hours is a critical practice because it not only helps prevent complications such as pressure ulcers and muscle atrophy but also encourages circulation and overall physical well-being.

Restraints should be used strictly according to established guidelines and protocols, and they are not supposed to be a long-term solution. Regularly removing restraints allows the caregiver to assess the client's condition, provide opportunities for physical activity, and maintain the dignity and comfort of the client. This approach prioritizes the client's needs and allows for the quality of care to remain high.

While keeping the restraint in place until the client feels better, only checking on the client every hour, or informing the family about the restraint usage may have their place in the care process, they do not actively address the necessity for mobility and range of motion, which is a crucial part of caregiving for clients in restraints.