A 79-year-old woman with moderate dementia becomes distressed during blood draw. She pulls her arm away. Bloods are needed for suspected AKI. She lack...

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A 79-year-old woman with moderate dementia becomes distressed during blood draw. She pulls her arm away. Bloods are needed for suspected AKI. She lacks capacity. What is the correct MCA approach?

Accepted Answer

Assess best interests; if test is needed, use minimum restraint necessary and document the decision

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Abandon the blood test

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Physically restrain with multiple staff

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Wait until she falls asleep

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Require family written consent

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Proportionate Restraint for Clinical Procedures

A 79-year-old woman with moderate dementia becomes distressed during blood draw. She pulls her arm away. Bloods are needed for suspected AKI. She lacks capacity. What is the correct MCA approach?