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Traction – Nursing Care Nursing Mnemonic (TRACTION)

2023/8/8
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Nursing Mnemonics Podcast by NURSING.com (Nursing Podcast, NCLEX® Prep for nursing students)

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  Outline TRACTION

  • T-Temperature (Extremity, Infection)
  • R-Ropes hang freely
  • A-Alignment
  • C-Circulation Check (5 Ps)
  • T-Type & Location of fracture
  • I-Increase fluid intake
  • O-Overhead trapeze
  • N-No weights on bed or floor

Description Nursing care and responsibilities with patients in traction