Answer :
Final answer:
Buck traction is used for a fractured left hip to stabilize the fracture and reduce muscle spasms, leading to a limited range of motion during the healing process, and not to increase pain, swelling, or immediately improve mobility.c) Limited range of motion
Explanation:
The question involves understanding the outcome of applying Buck traction to a client with a fractured left hip. Buck traction is a form of skin traction used primarily for fractured femurs, hip and knee conditions. It involves the use of weights to apply continuous pulling force to align and stabilize the fracture. The correct outcome that should be expected by the Practical Nurse (PN) in this scenario is a) Limited range of motion.
Buck traction is not primarily used to increase pain or swelling, nor is it designed to immediately improve mobility. Instead, its goal is to stabilize the hip fracture and reduce muscle spasms, which can temporarily result in a limited range of motion during the healing process. The stability provided helps in the early stages of healing by keeping the fractured ends of the bone in proper alignment.
