The nurse is assigned to care for a client in traction. The nurse prepares a plan of care for the client and includes which nursing action in the plan?
1. Ensure that the knots are at the pulleys.
2. Check the weights to ensure that they are off of the floor.
3. Ensure that the head of the bed is kept at a 45- to 90-degree angle.
4. Monitor the weights to ensure that they are resting on a firm surface.