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The daughter of an older woman with a diagnosis of a fractured tibia asks why her mother is in Buck's traction. The nurse's most informative response would be that Buck's traction:

allows for large traction weights to reduce the fracture.

reduces muscle spasm that accompanies fractures.

helps the bone heal slowly.

does not cause skin disruptions.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A. Allows for large traction weights to reduce the fracture.

Buck's traction uses light weights (5–10 lbs) and is not used for fracture reduction, but rather to relieve symptoms.

B. Reduces muscle spasm that accompanies fractures.

Buck's traction is commonly used preoperatively to reduce muscle spasm, pain, and to align the limb temporarily.

C. Helps the bone heal slowly.

It does not influence the speed of bone healing directly. Its purpose is mainly for temporary stabilization and symptom relief.

D. Does not cause skin disruptions.

While it's less invasive than skeletal traction, skin breakdown is still a risk, especially in older adults with fragile skin.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. True

Immobility can lead to urinary stasis, which increases the risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Monitoring for urinary symptoms is essential to detect these complications early.

A. maintaining strength in muscles. B. compression of muscles on venous walls. C. vasodilation. D. increased metabolism.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. maintaining strength in muscles.

This is a benefit of ROM exercises, but it does not directly explain how venous return improves.

B. compression of muscles on venous walls.

Muscle contraction compresses veins, helping to push blood back toward the heart, improving venous return.

C. vasodilation.

Vasodilation increases blood flow, but doesn’t directly enhance venous return in the context of ROM.

D. increased metabolism.

Increased metabolism is a systemic benefit of exercise but is not the primary mechanism of improved venous circulation.

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