Skin Traction
Skin Traction ( 48 Questions)
The nurse is caring for a patient in skin traction. What is a potential complication of skin traction if not properly secured?
a. Fracture of the affected limb is not a direct complication of improperly secured skin traction. Fractures are typically treated with other methods, such as casting or surgical interventions.
Infection at the traction site may occur if proper hygiene and wound care practices are not followed. It is not directly related to the security of the traction.
If the skin traction is not properly secured, there is a risk of traction weight displacement, leading to improper alignment and ineffective traction. Proper securing of the traction is essential to maintain its therapeutic effect.
Excessive traction pressure can occur if the traction is not properly applied or adjusted. However, the primary concern is traction weight displacement, which affects the effectiveness of the treatment.
If the skin traction is not properly secured, there is a risk of traction weight displacement, leading to improper alignment and ineffective traction. Proper securing of the traction is essential to maintain its therapeutic effect.
a. Fracture of the affected limb is not a direct complication of improperly secured skin traction. Fractures are typically treated with other methods, such as casting or surgical interventions.
b. Infection at the traction site may occur if proper hygiene and wound care practices are not followed. It is not directly related to the security of the traction.
d. Excessive traction pressure can occur if the traction is not properly applied or adjusted. However, the primary concern is traction weight displacement, which affects the effectiveness of the treatment.