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Which type of traction can the nurse expect to be used on a 7 year-old with a fractured femur and extensive skin damage?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Ninety degree-ninety degree traction is used for fractures of the femur or tibia. A skeletal pin or wire is surgically placed through the distal part of the femur, while the lower part of the extremity is in a boot cast. Traction ropes and pulleys are applied.