Skin Traction
Skin Traction ( 48 Questions)
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient with skin traction. What instruction should the nurse include to promote skin integrity?
a. Applying lotion to the skin under the traction is not recommended, as it can interfere with proper skin assessment and cause skin irritation.
Cleaning the skin under the traction with alcohol swabs daily can dry out the skin and increase the risk of skin breakdown.
Using a barrier cream on the skin under the traction is not necessary and may not be suitable for all patients. It can also interfere with skin assessment.
To promote skin integrity, the nurse should instruct the patient to inspect the skin under the traction daily for signs of redness, irritation, or breakdown. Early detection of skin issues can help prevent further complications.
To promote skin integrity, the nurse should instruct the patient to inspect the skin under the traction daily for signs of redness, irritation, or breakdown. Early detection of skin issues can help prevent further complications.
a. Applying lotion to the skin under the traction is not recommended, as it can interfere with proper skin assessment and cause skin irritation.
b. Cleaning the skin under the traction with alcohol swabs daily can dry out the skin and increase the risk of skin breakdown.
c. Using a barrier cream on the skin under the traction is not necessary and may not be suitable for all patients. It can also interfere with skin assessment.