What Is an Appropriate Nursing Intervention When Caring for a Child

question 32

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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Femininity and Women

Attributes, behaviors, and roles traditionally associated with being a woman, often influenced by cultural, societal, and historical contexts.

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A concept or perception that has been created and developed by society, reflecting shared beliefs, values, and practices.

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Emily Martin

An anthropologist recognized for her work on the cultural perceptions of the body and gender in science and medicine.