A client with a hip fracture is experiencing muscle spasms. The nurse anticipates that the following type of traction may be utilized preoperatively to reduce the spasms:
A)
skeletal traction
B)
manual traction
C)
Buck's traction
D)
balanced suspension traction
C
Explanation:
A)
Buck's traction applies a pulling force to the leg and maintains traction; the pulling force helps to reduce spasms. Skeletal traction involves use of pins for realignment. Manual traction is used to reduce a fracture. Balanced suspension uses more than one force and allows for easier turning.
Application
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Buck's traction applies a pulling force to the leg and maintains traction; the pulling force helps to reduce spasms. Skeletal traction involves use of pins for realignment. Manual traction is used to reduce a fracture. Balanced suspension uses more than one force and allows for easier turning.
Application
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Buck's traction applies a pulling force to the leg and maintains traction; the pulling force helps to reduce spasms. Skeletal traction involves use of pins for realignment. Manual traction is used to reduce a fracture. Balanced suspension uses more than one force and allows for easier turning.
Application
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Buck's traction applies a pulling force to the leg and maintains traction; the pulling force helps to reduce spasms. Skeletal traction involves use of pins for realignment. Manual traction is used to reduce a fracture. Balanced suspension uses more than one force and allows for easier turning.
Application
Planning
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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