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A Client Who Is Hospitalized After a Left Hip Fracture

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A client who is hospitalized after a left hip fracture is scheduled for surgery late this afternoon.After receiving report,the nurse evaluates the Buck traction applied by a new physical therapist.Which finding indicates that the traction is correctly applied?


A) Foam boot covers the right lower leg from the knee down.
B) 20-pound weights are connected to the bottom of a foam boot.
C) Weights are supported by a stool at the end of the bed.
D) The left knee and hip are in alignment above the foam boot.

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