A nurse anticipates that the type of traction that will be used for an adult client with a fractured humerus is:

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Dunlop's traction is a simultaneous horizontal form of Buck's extension to the humerus with an accompanying vertical Buck's extension to the forearm.
Bryant's traction (called Gallows in England)no longer is used because of the risk for gravitational vascular draining of the extremities and the possible tourniquet effect of bandages,triggering vasospasms and avascular necrosis.Buck's extension provides temporary immobilization of hip fracture until ORIF can be performed.It also reduces muscle spasms,contractures,and dislocations and occasionally is used as an interim treatment for lumbosacral muscle spasms that cause low back pain.

A Nurse Anticipates That the Type of Traction That Will