A patient is scheduled to have skeletal traction. The nurse realizes which of the following?

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Skeletal traction involves the use of surgical pins or wires that are inserted into the bone and then connected to a traction device. This allows for consistent and direct pulling force on the bone, which is necessary for certain types of fractures or dislocations. Weighted skin traction and cast application with a traction device are not components of skeletal traction, while manual traction would not provide the necessary level of stability and control.

A Patient Is Scheduled to Have Skeletal Traction