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When Caring for a Patient Who Is Using Buck's Traction

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When caring for a patient who is using Buck's traction after a hip fracture,which action can the nurse delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?


A) Monitor the skin under the traction boot for redness.
B) Ensure that the weight for the traction is off the floor.
C) Check for intact sensation and movement in the affected leg.
D) Offer reassurance that hip and leg pain are normal after hip fracture.

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