Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
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The nurse is caring for a client with a fractured femur who is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions is MOST important for the nurse to perform?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Ensuring weights hang freely maintains proper traction alignment, preventing complications like malunion. Checking pin sites (A) is important but secondary, ROM exercises (C) are contraindicated in traction, and repositioning (D) is limited to maintain traction.