A nurse who provides care on a reconstructive orthopedic unit has walked past the room of a patient who is receiving balanced suspension traction for the treatment of a femoral head fracture
The nurse observes a nursing assistant lifting the suspended weights to facilitate positioning a bedpan under the patient. How should the nurse best follow-up this observation?
A) Ensure the nursing assistant knows that such transfers must be performed quickly and efficiently.
B) Assess the patient for the ability to transfer to a commode rather than using a bedpan.
C) Teach the nursing assistant that weights should not be removed from traction, except in an emergency.
D) Teach the nursing assistant to apply temporary weights to compensate for positional changes.
C
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Your assessment of T.Q. is unremarkable. After you administer the gamma globulin, you
assess T.Q.'s knowledge and give specific precaution instructions. What will you assess and what precautions will you review? What will be an ideal response?