The nurse is caring for an 18-year-old who received a compound fracture of his femur in a jet ski accident less than 12 hours ago.Which of the following would be most important in this client's therapy?
A) Alternate application of heat and cold to the affected area of the thigh
B) Maintain the client on bedrest with HOB down.
C) Maintain traction on the bone as ordered, to return it to anatomical alignment.
D) Log-roll the patient from side to side without flexion at the waist.
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