2023 NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question

A client with a fractured femur is in skeletal traction. Which nursing action is most important to prevent complications?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Weights must hang freely to maintain proper traction alignment and prevent complications like malunion or nerve damage.

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