NCLEX-RN · Question #367
Following a bicycle accident, a 12-year-old client sustained a complete fracture of the left femur. He was placed in 90-90 skeletal traction with a pin in the distal end of the femur to achieve…
The correct answer is B. The client will need special skin care at the pin site according to hospital policy or the physician's. (A) Skeletal traction, including the weights that are applying the traction, is never released by the (B) It is necessary to keep the pin site clean and free from infection. (C) When first placed in traction, the client may experience increased discomfort as a result of the…
Question
Following a bicycle accident, a 12-year-old client sustained a complete fracture of the left femur. He was placed in 90-90 skeletal traction with a pin in the distal end of the femur to achieve realignment and immobilization of the left femur. When providing nursing care, it is important for the nurse to remember that:
Options
- AThe nurse may lift only the weights that are applying traction in order to reposition him in bed
- BThe client will need special skin care at the pin site according to hospital policy or the physician's
- CThe traction pull should result in an immediate increase in comfort and reduce the need for pain
- DThe client should be discouraged from participating in self-care activities to avoid the risk of
How the community answered
(30 responses)- A3% (1)
- B93% (28)
- C3% (1)
Explanation
(A) Skeletal traction, including the weights that are applying the traction, is never released by the (B) It is necessary to keep the pin site clean and free from infection. (C) When first placed in traction, the client may experience increased discomfort as a result of the traction pull fatiguing the muscle. (D) When the child in traction is allowed to participate in his care, it gives him a measure of control and helps him to cope with the situation.
Topics
Community Discussion
No community discussion yet for this question.