A nurse is preparing to provide discharge teaching for an adolescent who has a cognitive disorder and their parents.
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The correct answer is Choice C. Secure the restraints using a quick-release tie.

Choice A rationale: Anticipate removing the restraints every 4 hr. This is incorrect because restraints should be removed more frequently to assess the client's skin integrity, circulation, and overall need for continued restraint. Best practices typically suggest removing restraints every 2 hours for these checks.

Choice B rationale: Ensure four fingers fit under the restraints to prevent constriction. This is incorrect as well. The correct practice is to ensure that only two fingers can fit under the restraints. Allowing four fingers may lead to improper restraint, increasing the risk of injury or the restraint slipping off.

Choice C rationale: Secure the restraints using a quick-release tie. This is correct because quick-release ties are designed to allow rapid removal of restraints in case of emergency, ensuring the client's safety while also maintaining restraint effectiveness.

Choice D rationale: Secure the restraints to the lowest bar of the side rail. This is incorrect because restraints should never be secured to a movable part like the side rail, as it can cause injury if the rail is adjusted. Restraints should be secured to the bed frame, which is stable and stationary.

Choice A rationale:

In the SOAP charting model, the subjective component is where the client's subjective information and feelings are documented. This includes the client's own reports of symptoms, sensations, and experiences. In this case, the client reporting chest pain after mowing the lawn this morning is a subjective statement made by the client. This information is valuable as it provides insight into the client's perception of their condition and helps healthcare providers understand their symptoms and experiences.

Choice B rationale:

The blood pressure reading (182/98 mm Hg) is an objective measurement, not a subjective statement from the client. Objective data includes measurable and observable information, like vital signs, lab results, and physical examination findings. This type of information is typically documented in the objective component of SOAP charting.

Choice C rationale:

The administration of nitroglycerin (0.3 mg SL) is also an objective action taken by the client, not a subjective statement. It falls under the plan section of the SOAP chart, where healthcare providers outline the actions or interventions taken.

Choice D rationale:

The description of the client's skin (pale and diaphoretic) is also objective data. It represents observable physical signs and is not part of the subjective component, which focuses on the client's own statements and feelings.