A patient is scheduled to have skeletal traction. What should the nurse recognize about this type of traction?
1. Weighted skin traction will be applied.
2. A surgical pin will be inserted into a bone and the traction will be applied to the pin.
3. A cast will be applied to the area and a traction device will be connected to the cast.
4. Manual traction will be applied.
Correct Answer: 2
Skeletal traction requires the insertion of a pin directly into the bone. This insertion is performed under sterile conditions in the surgical environment. Skeletal traction is used when more weight or longer-term immobilization is desired to maintain proper alignment. Skin traction is used in short-term therapies and does not require the insertion of mechanical hardware. Casts and manual traction are not part of skeletal traction.
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