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Skeletal Traction — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Weights hang free, never lift
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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Basic Care & Comfort 🔖 Free to read, print, and share
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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Skeletal Traction on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Nursing actions
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Key facts
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What to look for
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Quick Tip

Weights must hang freely and never rest on the floor or be removed without a provider's order.

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