Which Is an Appropriate Nursing Intervention When Caring for a Child

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which is an appropriate nursing intervention when caring for a child in traction?

• A) Remove adhesive traction straps daily to prevent skin breakdown.
• B) Assess for tightness, weakness, or contractures in uninvolved joints and muscles.
• C) Provide active range-of-motion exercises to affected extremity three times a day.
• D) Keep the child in one position to maintain good alignment.

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