A Nurse Cares for a Client Placed in Skeletal Traction

question 21

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client placed in skeletal traction.The client asks,"What is the primary purpose of this type of traction?" How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Skeletal traction will assist in realigning your fractured bone."
• B) "This treatment will prevent future complications and back pain."
• C) "Traction decreases muscle spasms that occur with a fracture."
• D) "This type of traction minimizes damage as a result of fracture treatment."

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