A child has been placed in traction. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention?
a. Elastic bandages should be tightly applied
b. The child should be turned from side to side
c. Weights should rest securely on a chair
d. Monitor traction ropes and body alignment
D
The child is not turned from side to side, since this interferes with the traction. Weights should hang freely and not rest on a chair. The elastic bandages should not be too tight. The nurse should monitor the traction ropes and keep the body in alignment.
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