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Average Score: 88%
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The nurse is caring for an 11-year-old patient being treated for a fractured right femur with balanced suspension traction with a Thomas splint and Pearson attachment.
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A trochanter roll placed on the outer aspect of the thigh prevents external rotation by holding the hip in a neutral position and maintaining normal leg alignment. Resistive exercises, manual repositioning, or instructing the patient to maintain position are less effective, as they do not provide sustained support to prevent rotation.