{"id":141200,"date":"2024-09-20T14:29:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T14:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=141200"},"modified":"2024-09-20T14:30:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T14:30:30","slug":"__trashed-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/20\/__trashed-26\/","title":{"rendered":"An older adult client on an orthopedic unit has an intracapsular fracture of the right hip following a fall."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An older adult client on an orthopedic unit has an intracapsular fracture of the right hip following a fall. The client is in Buck’s traction and will have hip prosthesis surgery in the morning. The nurse should reinforce with the client that this type of traction promotes which of the following outcomes?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
Reduction of the fracture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
Support for moving the extremity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
Alignment of the pins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
Relief from muscle spasms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is D. Relief from muscle spasms.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buck’s traction is a type of skin traction commonly used to manage hip fractures, particularly before surgery. In this case, the client has an intracapsular fracture of the hip and is in Buck’s traction in preparation for surgery the next morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Purpose of Buck’s Traction:<\/strong> Buck’s traction serves several key purposes when used in the care of a patient with a hip fracture:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Relief from Muscle Spasms (D):<\/strong> One of the primary benefits of Buck’s traction is that it helps alleviate muscle spasms, which are common in patients with fractures, especially around the hip. Muscle spasms can be extremely painful, and by applying a gentle, steady pulling force on the leg, Buck’s traction reduces the involuntary contractions of muscles surrounding the fracture, providing significant pain relief. This is crucial for patient comfort, particularly in the period before surgery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Maintaining Alignment:<\/strong> While Buck’s traction helps maintain the alignment of the injured leg, it does not “reduce” or set the fracture, which is often a misconception. Instead, the traction holds the affected limb in a neutral position, preventing further damage and ensuring minimal movement around the fracture site. However, it does not directly reduce or realign the fracture itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Prevention of Further Injury:<\/strong> By stabilizing the limb, Buck’s traction prevents excessive movement that could exacerbate the injury. This is important to reduce the risk of complications before surgery, but it is not intended for long-term immobilization or fracture reduction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Other Options:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • A. Reduction of the fracture:<\/strong> Buck’s traction does not perform fracture reduction. Reduction refers to the repositioning of broken bone fragments into proper alignment, which is typically done surgically or through manipulation. Buck’s traction helps maintain general alignment but does not achieve reduction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • B. Support for moving the extremity:<\/strong> While Buck’s traction stabilizes the limb, it is not designed to support active movement. Patients in traction are generally immobilized to avoid aggravating the fracture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • C. Alignment of the pins:<\/strong> Pins are not used in Buck’s traction, as it is a type of skin traction, not skeletal traction, which uses pins inserted into the bone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      In conclusion, the key outcome of Buck’s traction in this scenario is to provide relief from muscle spasms, which can be a major source of discomfort for the patient.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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