A physical #restraint is any manual, physical, or mechanical means of immobilizing or restricting the freedom of movement of a patient’s arms, legs, body, or head (Condition of participation: Patient’s Rights, 2019).
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Devices that can act as a #restraint are:

Belts
Vests
Jackets
Wrist restraints
Chairs with attached tables
Hand mitts
Bedding
Bed rails
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A chemical #restraint is a drug used to restrict a patient’s behavior or their freedom of movement and it is not a standard treatment or dose for the patient’s condition. Examples include (Mattingly & Small, 2021):

Benzodiazepines, such as lorazepam (Ativan®) and midazolam (Versed®)
Antipsychotics, such as haloperidol (Haldol®) and droperidol (Inapsine®)
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