A client whose right leg is in skeletal traction complains of pain in the leg. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Realigning the client
B. Asking the client to wiggle her toes
C. Removing some of the traction weights
D. Medicating the client with the prescribed analgesic
Ans: A. Realigning the client
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