How often should you check wrist restraints on a patient?

Answer 1

Clients in restraints should be monitored often per hospital policy. Restraints should be removed every 2 hours to allow client to ambulate, toilet, and change positions. A new physicians order is required every 24 hours to continue restraints.

Answer 2

Joint Commission state they should be checked every 15 minutes.

Answer 3

30 minutes

Answer 4

every 2 hours