The nurse demonstrates which similarities among all traction devices? (Select all that apply.)
a. Pull the limb into extension
b. Decrease muscle spasm
c. Reduce pain
d. Align two bone fragments
e. Immobilize the limb
ANS: A, B, D, E
Tractions are designed to immobilize and pull limbs into extension. Traction can also align broken bones and decrease muscle spasm. Although some traction devices may relieve pain, many may actually cause pain.
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