What are the legal/ethical requirements for using physical restraints on a hospitalized patient?

• A. Use routinely on all agitated patients.
• B. Use only with family consent; no clinician order.
• C. Use only when necessary to prevent harm, with a clinician's order, ongoing monitoring, documentation, consent where possible, and least restrictive methods.
• D. Apply for any reason as long as patient remains in bed.

Answer: (C)