What Action Should a Nurse Implement When Dealing with the Weights

question 25

Multiple Choice

What action should a nurse implement when dealing with the weights that are applying traction to a patient?

• A) Remove them to pull the patient up in bed.
• B) Hold them while the patient is changing positions in bed.
• C) Hold them for a few minutes if the patient complains of pain.
• D) Allow them to hang freely.

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