A Patient Is in Skeletal Traction Secondary to a Fracture

A patient is in skeletal traction secondary to a fracture of the left femur. When the patient's spouse asks about the purpose of traction, which response by the nurse is best?

A) "This type of traction prevents movement of any part of the left leg."
B) "This type of traction decreases the chance of bone infection."
C) "This type of traction is used to treat muscle spasms in the left leg."
D) "This type of traction aids in realigning the bone."