The client for whom skeletal traction is planned asks for an explanation regarding the purpose of this type of traction. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "This type of traction will aid in realigning the bone."
B. "This type of traction will prevent you from having low back pain."
C. "This type of traction will decrease muscle spasms that occur with a fracture."
D. "This type of traction will prevent injury to the skin as a result of the fracture."
A
Skeletal traction pins or screws are surgically inserted into the bone to aid in bone alignment.
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