Restraints / seclusion

Etiology / Pathophysiology

• Used only when less restrictive measures fail and there is immediate safety risk, per law/policy.
• Restrictive interventions carry physical and psychological risk.

Medications

No specific medication class was seeded for this card.

Nursing actions

• Try de-escalation and least restrictive options first.
• Obtain/renew orders and monitor/document per policy.
• Assess circulation, airway, hydration, elimination, and psychological status.

Complications

• Injury
• Asphyxia
• Trauma
• Legal violation

NCLEX cues

• Never for punishment or convenience.
• Frequent assessment and time-limited orders.

Memory hooks

• Last resort, least time, lots of checks.

Labs / Diagnostics

• Trend assessment findings and ordered diagnostics; verify exact values with school source material.

Review notes

• Session-derived study seed. Verify against school materials, ATI/NCLEX review sources, current orders, and facility policy before relying on details.