The nurse is working with a small child who is in Bryant's traction. During the initial assessment of the shift, the nurse will make certain that:
a. the child is in Sims' position
b. only one leg is suspended
c. the child's buttocks are off the bed
d. the legs are flexed slightly less than 180 degrees
C
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A Incorrect. The child in Bryant's traction is in a supine position with both legs flexed at 90 degrees.
B Incorrect. Both legs are always suspended in this type of traction, even if just one is broken.
C Correct. During the initial assessment of the shift, the nurse will make certain that the child's buttocks are off the bed.
D Incorrect. The child in Bryant's traction has both legs flexed at 90 degrees, not slightly less than 180 degrees.
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