An upset and screaming young child is to be restrained before a procedure. The parent offers to apply the restraint to calm the child. What should the nurse tell the parent?
a. The person applying the restraint should not be the child’s parent.
b. Having the parent apply the restraint helps the child.
c. The parent should leave the room because he or she is upsetting the child.
d. Although the parent should not initially apply the restraint, he or she may reposition the restraint when necessary.