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1. Types of Traction Skin: Weights attached to patient’s skin to decrease muscle spams and immobilize the extremity before surgery. Ex Bryant traction (for hip dysplasia in children) and Buck ‘s traction for hip fracture in adult patients). Skeletal: Screws are inserted into bone. Used for long bone fractures such as femur, tibia, fibula, humerus, ulna, radius, metacarpals, phalanges and metatarsals. Halo: used for cervical bone fractures. Nurse should make sure wrench to release rods ...

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NR 324 Exam 1 Study Guide Chapter 17: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Imbalances 1. What are possible causes of hypervolemia? Excessive intake of fluids, abnormal retention of fluids (heart failure, renal failure), SIADH, Cushing’s. 2. What are the clinical manifestations of hypervolemia? Increased BP, bounding pulse Edema HA Polyuria Crackles, dyspnea 3. What are remarks that a patient might say if they are experiencing fluid volume overload? 4. What are the vital signs chang...