Skin Traction
Skin Traction ( 48 Questions)
The nurse is preparing to reposition a patient with skin traction. What action should the nurse take to ensure proper alignment?
a. Raising the head of the bed to a 30-degree angle does not address proper alignment for repositioning with skin traction.
Having the patient assist in turning to the side can place strain on the affected limb and is not recommended for patients with skin traction.
To ensure proper alignment and prevent shearing forces on the skin, the nurse should use a lift sheet to slide the patient to the desired position. This reduces friction and minimizes the risk of skin breakdown.
Applying a trochanter roll under the affected hip is not necessary for repositioning with skin traction.
To ensure proper alignment and prevent shearing forces on the skin, the nurse should use a lift sheet to slide the patient to the desired position. This reduces friction and minimizes the risk of skin breakdown.
a. Raising the head of the bed to a 30-degree angle does not address proper alignment for repositioning with skin traction.
b. Having the patient assist in turning to the side can place strain on the affected limb and is not recommended for patients with skin traction.
d. Applying a trochanter roll under the affected hip is not necessary for repositioning with skin traction.