Buck’s (skin) traction for a fractured hip is applied to a client while a urinary tract infection is treated before surgery. What instruction will the nurse give assistive personnel (AP) for providing client care related to the traction? “Remove traction weights when turning the client.” “Do not allow the traction weights to rest on the ground.” “Inspect the pins in the traction for signs of infection.” “Remove the boot every shift to inspect the skin.”
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