When Caring for a Patient Who Is Using Buck's Traction

question 46

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who is using Buck's traction after a hip fracture,which action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?

• A) Monitor the skin under the traction boot for redness.
• B) Ensure that the weight for the traction is off the floor.
• C) Check for intact sensation and movement in the affected leg.
• D) Offer reassurance that hip and leg pain are normal after hip fracture.

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