Question

The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client in Buck's traction. The plan of care should include assessing the client for which finding indicating a complication associated with the use of this type of traction?

1. Hypotension
2. Weak pedal pulses
3. Redness at the pin sites
4. Drainage at the pin sites

Answer 1

The nurse should assess the client in Buck's traction for redness at the pin sites which indicates a complication associated with this type of traction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should assess the client in Buck's traction for redness at the pin sites which indicates a complication associated with this type of traction. Redness at the pin sites could be a sign of infection or inflammation. The nurse should also assess for signs of hypotension and weak pedal pulses, but these findings are not specifically associated with Buck's traction.