MEDizzy - The nurse is caring for a client who is 35 years of age with

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Musculoskeletal System

The nurse is caring for a client who is 35 years of age with a grade III compound fracture of the right femur; the client has been placed in skeletal traction. The intended outcome of the traction is to:

ExplanationSkeletal traction is often used to regain normal length of the bone, but in this situation the main purpose of the traction is to reduce and immobilize the fracture. This type of traction allows the client to move in bed without dislocating the fracture. This client has an open fracture, but skeletal traction will not prevent further skin breakdown.