An 11-month-old hospitalized boy is restrained because he is receiving intravenous (IV) fluids. His grandmother has come to stay with him for the afternoon and asks the nurse if the restraints can be removed. What nurse's response is best?

An 11-month-old hospitalized boy is restrained because he is receiving intravenous (IV) fluids. His grandmother has come to stay with him for the afternoon and asks the nurse if the restraints can be removed. What nurse's response is best?



a. "Restraints need to be kept on all the time."
b. "That is fine as long as you are with him."
c. "That is fine if we have his parents' consent."
d. "The restraints can be off only when the nursing staff is present."


Answer: B


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