Skin Traction
Skin Traction ( 48 Questions)
The nurse is caring for a patient with skin traction. What is a potential complication of skin traction?
a. Increased risk of falls is not directly related to skin traction. However, the nurse should implement fall prevention measures for all patients as appropriate.
A potential complication of skin traction is pressure ulcer development due to constant pressure on the skin from the traction apparatus. The nurse should regularly assess the skin under the traction to prevent skin breakdown.
Hypertension is not directly related to skin traction. It is a condition characterized by elevated blood pressure.
Constipation is not directly related to skin traction. It can be caused by various factors, including medications and immobility, but it is not a specific complication of skin traction.
A potential complication of skin traction is pressure ulcer development due to constant pressure on the skin from the traction apparatus. The nurse should regularly assess the skin under the traction to prevent skin breakdown.
a. Increased risk of falls is not directly related to skin traction. However, the nurse should implement fall prevention measures for all patients as appropriate.
c. Hypertension is not directly related to skin traction. It is a condition characterized by elevated blood pressure.
d. Constipation is not directly related to skin traction. It can be caused by various factors, including medications and immobility, but it is not a specific complication of skin traction.