Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Client with acute osteomyelitisA nurse is discussing skeletal and skin traction with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse identify as an indication that the newly licensed nurse understands these therapies?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Skeletal traction is often better than skin traction for reducing and maintaining alignment of a fracture because it involves the insertion of pins, wires, or screws directly into the bone, allowing for greater force and stability.