What is NOT an acceptable reason to apply restraints to a patient?

Applying restraints to a patient must always be justified by a sound clinical rationale, ensuring that the patient's safety, well-being, and rights are upheld. Using restraints for convenience is not an acceptable reason because it prioritizes the ease of care for the staff over the patient's dignity and autonomy. Restraints can cause physical and psychological harm, and should therefore only be used when absolutely necessary for the safety of the patient or others.

In contrast, ensuring immediate physical safety and preventing self-harm are legitimate reasons for using restraints, as they are aimed at protecting the patient from potential injury. Monitoring patient behavior can also be part of a therapeutic approach, particularly when it is necessary to manage the patient's health effectively. In all cases, the use of restraints should be a last resort and should be administered in compliance with legal guidelines and ethical standards, ensuring that the patient's rights and physical freedom are respected.