NCLEX-PN Practice Q 25
An 18-month-old is scheduled for a cleft palate repair. The usual type of restraints for the child with a cleft palate repair are:
A. Elbow restraints
B. Full arm restraints
C. Wrist restraints
D. Mummy restraints
Correct Answer: A. Elbow restraints
Option A: The least restrictive restraint for the infant with cleft lip and cleft palate repair is elbow restraints.
Options B, C, and D: These restraints are more restrictive and unnecessary.