Skin Traction
Skin Traction ( 48 Questions)
The nurse is caring for a patient with skin traction. What is a potential complication of inadequate traction?
a. Decreased muscle spasms may be a positive effect of adequate traction. However, inadequate traction does not necessarily lead to increased muscle spasms.
Inadequate traction can lead to improper alignment, uneven pressure distribution, and increased risk of pressure ulcers. The nurse should ensure that the traction is appropriately applied to prevent complications.
Improved circulation in the affected limb is a potential benefit of proper skin traction, not a complication of inadequate traction.
Faster healing of the injured limb is a desired outcome of effective traction. Inadequate traction may delay healing rather than promote it.
Inadequate traction can lead to improper alignment, uneven pressure distribution, and increased risk of pressure ulcers. The nurse should ensure that the traction is appropriately applied to prevent complications.
a. Decreased muscle spasms may be a positive effect of adequate traction. However, inadequate traction does not necessarily lead to increased muscle spasms.
c. Improved circulation in the affected limb is a potential benefit of proper skin traction, not a complication of inadequate traction.
d. Faster healing of the injured limb is a desired outcome of effective traction. Inadequate traction may delay healing rather than promote it.