A patient is scheduled to have skeletal traction. What should the nurse recognize about this type of traction?
A. Manual traction will be applied.
B. A surgical pin will be inserted into a bone and the traction will be applied to the pin.
C. A cast will be applied to the area and a traction device will be connected to the cast.
D. Weighted skin traction will be applied.
Answer: B
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After death, all body processes stop immediately
Indicate whether the statement is true or false