A nurse is reinforcing teaching about Russell’s traction with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
A.
“Russell’s traction uses a sling under the knee to treat a fracture of the femur.”
B.
“Russell’s traction uses a cervical halter to decrease cervical muscle spasms.”
C.
“Russell’s traction uses skeletal pins to stabilize the fracture.”
D.
“Russell’s traction uses a pelvic girdle belt to decrease lower back pain.”
“Russell’s traction uses a sling under the knee to treat a fracture of the femur”
Russels traction is a type of skin traction which incorporates a sling under the knee that is connected by a rope to an overhead bar pulley