A student nurse is caring for a patient in skin traction. What action by the student causes the registered nurse to intervene?
A.
Assesses neurovascular status every 2-4 hours
B.
Ensures correct weights are hanging freely
C.
Positions child perpendicular to the traction
D.
Removes traction to assess the skin every 4 hours
ANS: C
The child should be positioned directly in line with the traction. The other interventions are correct.
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