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A Patient in Skeletal Traction for a Fractured Pelvis Needs

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A patient in skeletal traction for a fractured pelvis needs to use the bedpan.Which technique does the nurse use to position the patient on the bedpan?


A) Logroll the patient and maintain skeletal traction.
B) Place a bedpan under the patient while the hips are lifted.
C) Remove weights on the traction and turn the patient.
D) Warm the bedpan before placing it under the patient.

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