A two-year-old child is placed in balanced Bryant's traction for a fractured right femur. Which finding by the nurse should be reported to the surgeon?
A)The child keeps trying to turn and lay on his belly.
B)The ropes are unequal in length.
C)The child's buttocks are resting on the bed.
D)The ace bandage wrapping the legs is wrinkled.

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In balanced Bryant's traction, it is essential that the child's buttocks do not rest on the bed to ensure proper traction and alignment of the fractured femur. If the child's buttocks are resting on the bed, it indicates that the traction is not applied correctly, which could impede healing or cause further injury.

A Two-Year-Old Child Is Placed in Balanced Bryant's Traction for a Fractured