The nurse is caring for a child in Bryant's skin traction.An appropriate nursing intervention for this child would be to:

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Checking the traction frequently is an appropriate nursing intervention for a child in Bryant's skin traction as it ensures that proper alignment is being maintained. Removing the adhesive traction straps daily for this type of traction can cause disruption to the alignment, so it is not an appropriate intervention. Placing the child prone may not be necessary, as long as the child is maintaining proper alignment. Moving the child as infrequently as possible may also disrupt the alignment and is not necessarily the best option.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Child in Bryant's Skin