A nurse delegates care of a client in traction to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which statement should the nurse include when delegating hygiene care for this client?
a. "Remove the traction when re-positioning the client."
b. "Inspect the client's skin when performing a bed bath."
c. "Provide pin care by using alcohol wipes to clean the sites."
d. "Ensure that the weights remain freely hanging at all times."
ANS: D
Traction weights should be freely hanging at all times. They should not be lifted manually or allowed to rest on the floor. The client should remain in traction during hygiene activities. The nurse should assess the client's skin and provide pin and wound care for a client who is in traction; this should not be delegated to the UAP.
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