The nurse is caring for a child in Bryant skin traction. An appropriate nursing intervention for this child would be to
1. remove the adhesive traction strapsdaily to prevent skin breakdown.
2. check the traction frequently toensure that proper alignment is maintained.
3. place the child in a prone position tomaintain good alignment.
4. move the child as infrequently aspossible to maintain traction.
Answer:2
Rationale: The traction apparatus should be checked frequently to ensure that proper alignment is maintained. The adhesive straps should not be removed. The child should be placed in a supine position,and frequent repositioning is necessary to prevent complications of immobility.
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