An Appropriate Technique for the Nurse to Implement for a Client

question 28

Multiple Choice

An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement for a client who is being placed in traction is to:

• A) Apply a traction boot tightly
• B) Drop the weights after the traction is attached
• C) Assess neurovascular status every 1 to 2 hours for the first day
• D) Shave the hair off the area where traction is to be placed

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Definitions:

Defalcation

The misappropriation of funds or property entrusted to one's care, often involving fraud or embezzlement.

Fiduciary Capacity

A status entailing a legal duty of one party to act in the best interest of another, typically in contexts involving trust, such as financial management or guardianship.

Misappropriation

The unauthorized use of another's name, likeness, or property for personal gain, often violating legal rights.

Pretexting

A deceptive practice where an individual lies about their identity or intentions to obtain personal or sensitive information from another.