A patient who has a displaced mid-shaft fracture of the left femur and is in balanced suspension skeletal traction with 35 pounds of weights is experiencing calf pain with right foot dorsiflexion.Which action should the nurse take?
A) Notify the RN.
B) Check the traction setup.
C) Reduce 5 pounds of weight.
D) Encourage dorsiflexion more frequently.
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