Which patient would benefit most from the use of skin traction?

: Engaging in open communication and active listening demonstrates effective nursing collaboration. Collaboration involves actively participating in discussions, sharing information, and valuing the input of all team members.

a. Refusing to seek input from other team members is not conducive to collaboration and can hinder the effectiveness of patient care.

c. Failing to communicate changes in the patient's condition can lead to errors and compromises patient safety, which is contrary to effective collaboration.

d. Limiting collaboration to only certain team members can create barriers and may result in missed opportunities for valuable input from different perspectives.

Asking the physical therapist for input on the patient's progress demonstrates effective nursing collaboration. The physical therapist's expertise is valuable in assessing the patient's response to range of motion exercises in traction.

a. Taking over the physical therapist's role in performing the exercises is not appropriate, as each healthcare professional has a specific scope of practice and should work collaboratively.

b. Informing the physical therapist that the exercises are unnecessary disregards the physical therapist's expertise and is not conducive to effective collaboration.

d. Disregarding the physical therapist's recommendations undermines the collaborative effort and diminishes the potential benefits of working together.