A patient with a comminuted fracture of the right femur has Buck's traction in place while waiting for surgery. To assess for pressure areas on the patient's back and sacral area and to provide skin care, the nurse should
A) have the patient lift the buttocks by bending and pushing with the left leg.
B) turn the patient partially to each side with the assistance of another nurse.
C) place a pillow between the patient's legs and turn gently to each side.
D) loosen the traction and have the patient turn onto the unaffected side.
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