A nurse is participating in a hospital committee to discuss the rationing of care and resources during a pandemic.
Which of the following behaviors should the nurse identify as important in providing ethical and empathetic nursing care?

Choice A rationale
Paroxetine is a type of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is commonly prescribed for the treatment of PTSD6. It works by increasing the levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate mood, in the brain.
Choice B rationale
Semaglutide is a medication used to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It is not typically used in the treatment of PTSD.
Choice C rationale
Tramadol is a prescription pain medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. While it can help manage physical symptoms that may accompany PTSD, it is not typically used as a primary treatment for the disorder.
Choice D rationale
Zaleplon is a medication used to treat insomnia. While it can help manage sleep disturbances that may accompany PTSD, it is not typically used as a primary treatment for the disorder.

Choice A rationale
The client must be calm and cooperative. This is the most important criterion for removing physical restraints. Restraints are used to prevent patients from causing harm to themselves or others. Once the patient is calm and cooperative, it indicates that the risk of harm has decreased. The goal is always to use the least restrictive measures and to remove restraints as soon as possible.
Choice B rationale
The provider who prescribed the restraints must be present to assess the client before the restraints can be removed. This is not necessarily true. While a provider’s order is required to initiate restraints, the decision to remove them can often be made by the nurse based on their assessment of the patient.
Choice C rationale
The client must verbalize remorse for their behavior. This is not a requirement for removing restraints. The primary concern is the safety of the patient and others, not whether the patient expresses remorse.
Choice D rationale

The client only verbalizes anger toward the staff. If the client is still expressing anger, it may not be safe to remove the restraints. However, verbalizing anger alone is not a sufficient reason to keep a patient in restraints.