Skin Traction
Skin Traction ( 48 Questions)
The nurse is caring for a patient in skin traction. Which action demonstrates effective nursing collaboration?
a. Administering pain medication as prescribed is a standard nursing responsibility and does not involve collaboration with other healthcare providers.
Initiating skin traction without consulting the healthcare provider is not appropriate. Traction requires a healthcare provider's order, and nurses should not initiate any treatment without proper authorization.
Documenting the patient's neurovascular assessment in the chart is a part of the nurse's routine responsibilities and does not involve collaboration with other healthcare providers.
Requesting physical therapy to assist with range of motion exercises demonstrates effective nursing collaboration. Physical therapists are experts in movement and can provide valuable input in promoting joint mobility for patients in traction.
Requesting physical therapy to assist with range of motion exercises demonstrates effective nursing collaboration. Physical therapists are experts in movement and can provide valuable input in promoting joint mobility for patients in traction.
a. Administering pain medication as prescribed is a standard nursing responsibility and does not involve collaboration with other healthcare providers.
b. Initiating skin traction without consulting the healthcare provider is not appropriate. Traction requires a healthcare provider's order, and nurses should not initiate any treatment without proper authorization.
c. Documenting the patient's neurovascular assessment in the chart is a part of the nurse's routine responsibilities and does not involve collaboration with other healthcare providers.