An Adolescent Is in Traction

question 31

Multiple Choice

An adolescent is in traction. The purpose of the traction is to fatigue the muscle and reduce muscle spasm so that the bones can be realigned. Nursing actions should include which of the following?

• A)Maintain continuous traction until muscle spasm ceases.
• B)Maintain continuous traction to prevent muscle from contracting.
• C)Release traction every hour to allow muscle to briefly regain its contractibility.
• D)Release traction once every 8 hours to allow muscle to briefly regain its contractibility.

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