| Item | All Mean (SD) |
| Protecting from falling out of bed | 4.30 (1.06) |
| Prevent removing dressing | 4.30 (1.01) |
| Protecting from unsafe ambulation | 4.23 (1.03) |
| Managing agitation | 4.18 (1.08) |
| Prevent pulling out catheters | 4.16 (1.06) |
| Prevent pulling IV | 4.04 (1.28) |
| Prevent pulling feeding tube | 4.02 (1.18) |
| Preventing breaking open sutures | 3.96 (1.39) |
| Protecting from falling out of chair | 3.93 (1.35) |
| Preventing from dangerous places/supplies | 3.84 (1.25) |
| Providing quiet time or rest | 3.66 (1.52) |
| Protecting staff from combativeness | 3.66 (1.42) |
| Prevent wandering | 3.61 (1.36) |
| Providing safety in impaired judgment | 3.52 (1.51) |
| Keeping from bothering others | 3.50 (1.28) |
| Substituting for staff observation | 3.12 (1.51) |
| Preventing taking from others | 3.00 (1.33) |