The nurse is admitting a client from the emergency department with a reported spinal cord injury
What device would the nurse expect to be used to provide correct vertebral alignment and to increase the space between the vertebrae in a client with spinal cord injury? A) Cervical collar
B) Cast
C) Traction with weights and pulleys
D) Turning frame
C
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Traction with weights and pulleys is applied to provide correct vertebral alignment and to increase the space between the vertebrae. A cast and a cervical collar are used to immobilize the injured portion of the spine. A turning frame is used to change the client's position without altering the alignment of the spine.
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