Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A male client who fractured his right femur from a fall at home is placed in Buck's skin traction while awaiting surgery. When the client informs the nurse of the need to urinate, which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Maintaining traction preserves fracture alignment and prevents complications while allowing urination with a urinal. Log rolling is for spinal injuries, not femur fractures. Indwelling catheterization increases infection risk and isn't routinely indicated. Releasing traction disrupts fracture stabilization and could cause further injury.