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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

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