Skin Traction
Skin Traction ( 48 Questions)
The nurse is providing care for a patient in skin traction. What intervention should the nurse implement to prevent contractures?
Encouraging active range of motion exercises can help prevent contractures by promoting joint mobility and muscle flexibility. Contractures can occur if the patient remains immobile for an extended period.
b. Applying ice packs to the affected limb is not directly related to preventing contractures. Ice packs are typically used to reduce inflammation and swelling.
Limiting the patient's fluid intake is not necessary for preventing contractures. Adequate hydration is essential for overall health and well-being.
Maintaining the traction in a continuous position is a standard practice for skin traction. However, it does not specifically address the prevention of contractures.
Encouraging active range of motion exercises can help prevent contractures by promoting joint mobility and muscle flexibility. Contractures can occur if the patient remains immobile for an extended period.
b. Applying ice packs to the affected limb is not directly related to preventing contractures. Ice packs are typically used to reduce inflammation and swelling.
c. Limiting the patient's fluid intake is not necessary for preventing contractures. Adequate hydration is essential for overall health and well-being.
d. Maintaining the traction in a continuous position is a standard practice for skin traction. However, it does not specifically address the prevention of contractures.