Nursing students - quick refresher! 🦵 Buck’s traction is a skin traction used to reduce spasms and keep the leg aligned before surgery. But what should you be assessing? Think: weights, alignment, and neurovascular checks. Simple, but high-stakes if missed. Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice or clinical judgment. Buck’s traction nursing, skin vs skeletal traction, nursing student cheat sheet, NCLEX traction questions, m
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Nursing students - quick refresher! 🦵 Buck’s traction is a skin traction used to reduce spasms and keep the leg aligned before surgery. But what should you be assessing? Think: weights, alignment, and neurovascular checks. Simple, but high-stakes if missed. Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice or clinical judgment. Buck’s traction nursing, skin vs skeletal traction, nursing student cheat sheet, NCLEX traction questions, m
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