| Item | All Mean (SD) |
| Prevent removing dressing | 4.51 (0.84) |
| Protecting from unsafe ambulation | 4.47 (0.93) |
| Protecting from falling out of bed | 4.41 (1.00) |
| Prevent pulling out catheters | 4.35 (0.96) |
| Preventing breaking open sutures | 4.28 (1.11) |
| Prevent pulling IV | 4.28 (1.09) |
| Prevent pulling feeding tube | 4.23 (1.02) |
| Preventing from dangerous places/supplies | 4.19 (1.02) |
| Protecting from falling out of chair | 4.17 (1.19) |
| Managing agitation | 4.10 (1.01) |
| Protecting staff from combativeness | 3.99 (1.15) |
| Providing quiet time or rest | 3.94 (1.26) |
| Providing safety in impaired judgment | 3.94 (1.32) |
| Prevent wandering | 3.85 (1.23) |
| Keeping from bothering others | 3.74 (1.23) |
| Substituting for staff observation | 3.42 (1.35) |
| Preventing taking from others | 3.32 (1.36) |