A 48-Year-Old Patient with a Comminuted Fracture of the Left

question 22

Multiple Choice

A 48-year-old patient with a comminuted fracture of the left femur has Buck's traction in place while waiting for surgery.To assess for pressure areas on the patient's back and sacral area and to provide skin care,the nurse should

• A) loosen the traction and help the patient turn onto the unaffected side.
• B) place a pillow between the patient's legs and turn gently to each side.
• C) turn the patient partially to each side with the assistance of another nurse.
• D) have the patient lift the buttocks by bending and pushing with the right leg.

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