The nurse explains to the client that in addition to approximating the bone fragments, traction also
a. increases blood supply to the fracture site.
b. increases speed of bone healing.
c. reduces muscle spasm.
d. reduces neuromuscular dysfunction.
C
The purpose of traction is to realign the fracture and decrease muscle spasm. It does not increase blood supply, speed healing, or reduce neuromuscular dysfunction.
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