A Patient with an Intracapsular Fracture of the Left Femur

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient with an intracapsular fracture of the left femur is placed in Buck's traction before surgery for a hip replacement.The patient asks why traction is necessary when surgery is planned.The nurse's response to the patient is based on what knowledge about traction?

• A) Will help prevent flexion contractures of the affected hip
• B) Is necessary to prevent displacement of the fracture
• C) Will decrease the incidence of painful muscle spasms
• D) Is used to maintain the leg in the external rotation position

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