A patient is in traction. Which is incorrect?
A) Keep the weights off the floor.
B) Provide a fracture pan for elimination.
C) Remove weights for complaints of pain or numbness.
D) Make the bed from the head of the bed to the foot of the bed.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Removing weights can disrupt the traction setup and potentially harm the patient. Complaints of pain or numbness should be addressed by a healthcare professional without altering the traction.

A Patient Is in Traction. Which Is Incorrect