A nurse is attempting to use non-pharmacological treatment for pain control. Which treatment could the nurse delegate to the UAP?

This is because mitt restraints can reduce the patient’s mobility and circulation in the hands, and range of motion exercises can help prevent contractures, stiffness, and edema.

Choice A is wrong because removing the mitts when the client is asleep can increase the risk of self-injury or removal of therapeutic equipment.

Choice C is wrong because tying the restraints securely around the wrists and to the bed can impair the patient’s circulation and cause nerve damage.

Choice D is wrong because placing the restraints loosely to allow increased freedom of movement can cause entanglement or strangulation.

This is because helping the client to recognize and avoid situations that cause anxiety can reduce the frequency and severity of acute anxiety episodes. According to , a nurse should encourage the client to verbalize feelings and provide a calm and supportive environment.

Choice A is wrong because isolating the client when there are observable physiologic symptoms of anxiety can increase the client’s sense of fear and loneliness.

The nurse should stay with the client and offer reassurance and comfort.

Choice B is wrong because ignoring the client’s behavior as obvious attempts to gain attention can make the client feel rejected and misunderstood.

The nurse should acknowledge the client’s feelings and provide empathy and support.

Choice C is wrong because reducing all stress whenever the client seems anxious can prevent the client from learning coping skills and developing resilience.

The nurse should help the client to identify healthy ways of managing stress and anxiety.