A patient recovering from surgery to repair a fractured hip is placed in skin traction. The nurse correlates which data to the effectiveness of the traction?

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Skin traction is primarily used to reduce muscle spasms and to immobilize an area before surgery. Reduction in muscle spasms indicates that the traction is effectively providing the intended relief and support to the affected area.

A Patient Recovering from Surgery to Repair a Fractured Hip