A client with a severe muscle spasm in her lower back has been prescribed traction. Which of the following should the nurse confirm before helping to apply traction to the client?
A) Number of pulleys
B) Availability of gloves
C) Prescribed amount of weight
D) Infrared heat of the lamp
C
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The nurse should check the prescribed amount of weight that needs to be applied to create the necessary pulling effect on the affected body part. This is a priority over the number of pulleys or the availability of gloves. Applying infrared heat with a lamp is used to treat pain, but it is not part of traction.
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