A nurse is caring for a client placed in traction to treat a fractured femur. Which nursing intervention has the highest priority?
a) Ensuring that the weights hang free at all times
b) Keeping the client from sliding to the foot of the bed
c) Keeping the ropes over the center of the pulley
d) Assessing the extremity for neurovascular integrity
Answer: D
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