A physician writes an order to discontinue skeletal traction on an orthopedic patient. The nurse should anticipate what subsequent intervention?
A) Application of a walking boot
B) Application of a cast
C) Education on how to use crutches
D) Passive range of motion exercises
Ans: B
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After skeletal traction is discontinued, internal fixation, casts, or splints are then used to immobilize and support the healing bone. The use of a walking boot, crutches, or ROM exercises could easily damage delicate, remodeled bone.
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