A patient with a spinal cord injury (SCI) is admitted to the unit and placed in traction. Which of the following actions is the nurse responsible for when caring for this patient? Select all that apply.

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A patient with a spinal cord injury (SCI) is admitted to the unit and placed in traction. Which of the following actions is the nurse responsible for when caring for this patient?  Select all that apply.

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The nurse is responsible for assessing the patient's skin integrity to prevent pressure ulcers, administering pain medication to manage pain, and providing passive range of motion to maintain joint and muscle function. Modifying the traction weights and applying the traction are typically responsibilities of the physician or a trained technician under physician orders.

A Patient with a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Is Admitted