An Appropriate Technique for the Nurse to Implement for a Patient

Multiple Choice

An appropriate technique for the nurse to implement for a patient who is being placed in traction is to:

A) apply a traction boot tightly.
B) drop the weights after the traction is attached.
C) assess neurovascular status every 1 to 2 hours for the first day.
D) shave the hair off the area where traction is to be placed.