A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a fractured right femur and is in Bryant traction. When determining that the traction is appropriately assembled, the nurse should observe which of the following? Skin straps maintain the leg in an extended position. Weights are attached to a pin that is inserted into the femur. A padded sling is under the knee of the affected leg. The buttocks is elevated slightly off of the bed.
[Solved]: A nurse is caring for a toddler who has a fractured…
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