A Patient with a Fractured Femur Is in Balanced Suspension

A patient with a fractured femur is in balanced suspension traction. The patient needs to be repositioned toward the head of the bed. During repositioning, what should the nurse do?

A) Place slight additional tension on the traction cords.
B) Release the weights and replace them immediately after positioning.
C) Reposition the bed instead of repositioning the patient.
D) Maintain consistent traction tension while repositioning.