The nurse is educating a patient and the family about different types of stabilization devices. Which statement indicates that the patient understands the benefit of using a halo fixation device instead of Gardner-Wells tongs?
1. "I will have less pain if I use the halo device."
2. "The halo device will allow me to get out of bed."
3. "I am less likely to get an infection with the halo device."
4. "The halo device does not have to stay in place as long."
Correct Answer: 2
Unlike Gardner-Wells tongs, the halo device does not require weights, allowing the patient greater mobility. The patient's pain level and the time required for stabilization are not dependent on the type of stabilization device used. Gardner-Wells tongs do not carry a great risk of infection; both devices require pins to be inserted into the skull.
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