A nurse is caring for a patient in skeletal traction. In order to prevent bony fragments from moving against one another, the nurse should caution the patient against which of the following actions?
A) Shifting one's weight in bed
B) Bearing down while having a bowel movement
C) Turning from side to side
D) Coughing without splinting
Ans: C
Feedback:
To prevent bony fragments from moving against one another, the patient should not turn from side to side; however, the patient may shift position slightly with assistance. Bearing down and coughing do not pose a threat to bone union.
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