To convert a ratio to percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator, then multiply by 100 and add the percent sign. Example 1: There are 20 students in a classroom. 9 of the students are girls.
Categories of restraints. Three general categories of restraints existâphysical restraint, chemical restraint, and seclusion. Physical restraint. Physical restraint, the most frequently used type, is a specific. intervention or device that prevents the patient from moving freely or restricts normal access to the patientâs own body. Physical restraint may involve: applying a wrist, ankle, or waist restraint.
physical restraint. 1. see restraint. 2. in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as the application, monitoring, and removal of mechanical restraining devices or manual restraints which are used to limit the physical mobility of a patient.(rÄ-strÄnt'),estraint. [ristrÄntâ²]. Etymology: L, restringere, to confine. any one of numerous mechanical devices or chemical agents used to hinder or restrict a patient's movement. Examples of mechanical restraints are specially designed slings, jackets, or diapers.