The nurse is admitting a client from the Emergency Department with a reported spinal cord injury. What device would the nurse expect to be used to provide correct vertebral alignment and to increase the space between the vertebrae in a client with spinal cord injury?
A) Cervical collar
B) Cast
C) Traction with weights and pulleys
D) Turning frame

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Traction with weights and pulleys is typically used to provide correct vertebral alignment and increase the space between the vertebrae in a client with spinal cord injury. A cervical collar may be used for neck stabilization, but it does not provide the same level of support and alignment. A cast is not typically used for spinal cord injuries, and a turning frame is used for turning and repositioning clients with limited mobility.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client from the Emergency Department