A client sustained a stable fracture of the cervical spine and is having skeletal traction applied. What type of traction does the nurse educate the client about?
A) Kirschner wires
B) Thomas splint
C) Steinmann pins
D) Crutchfield tongs
D
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Crutchfield tongs are cranial tongs that are used to maintain alignment for a cervical fracture. Kirschner wires and Steinmann pins are used for the skeletal traction to attach to. A Thomas splint is used to suspend a leg in traction.
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