A nurse cares for a client placed in skeletal traction. The client asks, "What is the primary purpose of this type of traction?" How should the nurse respond?
a. "Skeletal traction will assist in realigning your fractured bone."
b. "This treatment will prevent future complications and back pain."
c. "Traction decreases muscle spasms that occur with a fracture."
d. "This type of traction minimizes damage as a result of fracture treatment."
ANS: A
Skeletal traction pins or screws are surgically inserted into the bone to aid in bone alignment. As a last resort, traction can be used to relieve pain, decrease muscle spasm, and prevent or correct deformity and tissue damage. These are not primary purposes of skeletal traction.
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