
The nurse is caring for a client with Buck's traction who had an intracapsular fracture of the left femur. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in order to evaluate the effectiveness of Buck's traction?
A) Assess for hip contractures.
B) Monitor for hip dislocation.
C) Check the peripheral pulses.
D) Ask about left hip pain level.
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