The nurse explains that Russell traction is a type of skin traction that:
a. Subluxates the tibia
b. Does not interfere with range of motion
c. Prevents the knee from flexing
d. Supplies continuous pull in two directions
D
Russell traction is skin traction (similar to Buck's traction) with a sling positioned under the knee, which prevents subluxation of the tibia. Although the traction interferes with full range of motion, the patient can change position without disrupting the continuous pull in two directions.
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