What Is an Appropriate Nursing Intervention When Caring for a Child

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Multiple Choice

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

• A) Removing adhesive traction straps daily to prevent skin breakdown
• B) Assessing for tightness, weakness, or contractures in uninvolved joints and muscles
• C) Providing active range of motion exercises to affected extremity three times a day
• D) Keeping child prone to maintain good alignment

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