You are caring for a patient who is in skeletal traction. What is most important to do frequently when caring for a patient in skeletal traction to maintain effective traction?
A) Check the traction apparatus to see that the ropes are in the wheel grooves of the pulleys.
B) Make sure that the weights hang freely.
C) Make sure that the knots in the rope are tied securely.
D) Evaluate patient's position, because slipping down in bed results in ineffective traction.
Ans: D
Feedback: The nurse evaluates the patient's position, because slipping down in bed results in
ineffective traction. Though all options are correct nursing interventions when caring for a patient in skeletal traction, options A, B, and C are incorrect because they do not maintain effective traction.
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