An elderly person was found at home on the floor. When trying to move, the person reported severe pain in the right hip. The admitting diagnosis is right hip fracture. Orders include Buck's traction, and the nurse is about to initiate the order. What should the nurse do? (Place the statements in the correct order.)
A) Set up the traction at the foot of the bed.
B) While the assistant holds straight traction, carefully attach the weight to hang at the foot of the bed.
C) Have an assistant stand at the foot of the bed, holding traction in a straight line.
D) Secure the Buck's boot to the skin on the leg.
E) Place the Buck's boot around the lower leg.
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