An elderly patient was found at home on the floor. When trying to move, the patient 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. Place each activity the nurse should perform in order. Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
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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