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Health Education for Traction Patients by Khate Bartolome is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Here are 10 health education/teaching points for a client with traction: 1. Explain the purpose of traction and how it helps heal the injury. 2. Demonstrate proper logrolling techniques to avoid excess neck movement. 3. Review signs and symptoms of complications like skin breakdown and how to report them. 4. Teach deep breathing and coughing exercises to prevent pneumonia. 5. Explain the turning schedule and skin assessment process. 6. Review diet and fluid intake to promote healing and prevent co

Author

Khate Bartolome

Language

EN