May I use supportive devices?

May I use supportive devices?

• A. You may use supportive devices if a licensed physician orders their use for a specific child; the orders must indicate the circumstances under which the supportive device is permitted.
• B. You may not use supportive devices as a substitute for appropriate nursing care.
• C. You may not use supportive devices that include tying or depriving or limiting the use of a child's hands or feet.
• D. All of the above.

Answer: (D)

Supportive devices should be used only when there is medical justification and proper supervision. A licensed physician’s order is required, and it must spell out the specific child and the exact circumstances under which the device may be used. This creates clear oversight and ensures the device serves a legitimate medical or safety purpose, not just convenience. Even with such devices, they must not replace appropriate nursing care. The child still needs timely, hands-on assessment, monitoring, and essential caregiving to meet health and developmental needs. Additionally, devices that involve tying, depriving, or limiting the use of a child’s hands or feet are not permissible. Restraints or anything that restricts movement inappropriately can cause harm and infringes on the child’s rights and well-being. When you have medical oversight, do not substitute for nursing care, and avoid any restrictive practices, you’re following safe, ethical practice. That’s why all of these conditions apply.

Supportive devices should be used only when there is medical justification and proper supervision. A licensed physician’s order is required, and it must spell out the specific child and the exact circumstances under which the device may be used. This creates clear oversight and ensures the device serves a legitimate medical or safety purpose, not just convenience.

Even with such devices, they must not replace appropriate nursing care. The child still needs timely, hands-on assessment, monitoring, and essential caregiving to meet health and developmental needs.

Additionally, devices that involve tying, depriving, or limiting the use of a child’s hands or feet are not permissible. Restraints or anything that restricts movement inappropriately can cause harm and infringes on the child’s rights and well-being.

When you have medical oversight, do not substitute for nursing care, and avoid any restrictive practices, you’re following safe, ethical practice. That’s why all of these conditions apply.