The older patient who sustained a fractured hip and femur in a motor vehicle accident is to be in Russell traction for several weeks; consequently,the nurse will focus care on:
A) Offering frequent distractions.
B) Encouraging nutrition.
C) Offering pain relief.
D) Preventing deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) .
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