A pediatrician orders Russell traction for a 12-year-old patient with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.Which interventions are appropriate for the nurse to include in the care plan for this patient?

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Russell traction is a type of skin traction used to stabilize femur fractures until a callus forms or to correct bone deformities or contractures,as in Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease.With this type of traction,the child lies supine with hip flexed,abducted,and immobile.The child can help with repositioning using a trapeze above the bed.The nurse should assess the skin more often than every 12 hours and should not massage bony prominences.

A Pediatrician Orders Russell Traction for a 12-Year-Old Patient with Legg-Calvé-Perthes