Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Ensure that there is at least 4.5 kg (10 lb) of weight applied to the client's traction.
Rationale:
🟥 Skeletal traction requires adequate weight to maintain alignment and promote bone healing.
🟥 4.5 kg (10 lb) is a standard minimum for effective skeletal traction unless otherwise prescribed.
🟥 Weights should never be removed or adjusted without an order, as doing so can cause misalignment or worsen the injury.
🟥 Maintaining the correct setup also helps in pain control and prevents further injury.
🟥 The nurse’s role includes routine monitoring to ensure continuous traction effectiveness and patient safety.
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This question is from ATI PN Adult Medical Surgical 2023 which contains 69 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
- Answer Choices: 4