The nurse is caring for a client who is in balanced suspension traction. What type of fracture is being treated with this device?
A) Arm
B) Neck
C) Back
D) Femur
D
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Balanced suspension traction is a type of skeletal traction that is used to stabilize fractures of the femur. A wire (e.g., Kirschner's wire) and a pin (e.g., Steinmann pin) are inserted through the femur. The femur is then supported or balanced on a Thomas splint with a Pearson attachment. Skull tongs traction is used for cervical injuries or fractures.
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