The physician writes an order to discontinue skeletal traction on your patient. Once the traction is discontinued what occurs to immobilze and support the healing bone?
A) A walking boot is applied.
B) A cast is applied.
C) Patient is shown how to use crutches.
D) Patient is instructed in the use of a cane.
Ans: B
Feedback: When skeletal traction is discontinued, the extremity is gently supported while the weights are removed. The pin is cut close to the skin and removed by the physician. Internal fixation, casts, or splints are then used to immobilize and support the healing bone. A walking boot would not be used after skeletal traction, nor would crutches or a cane until the bone has healed completely.
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