A nurse is assisting with the care of an adolescent client who is in skeletal traction for the treatment of a fractured femur. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Fiber intake should be maintained or increased to prevent constipation due to immobility. B. Protective padding at the pin sites helps prevent infection and irritation. C. Traction weights should never be lifted or removed unless ordered by a physician as it can disrupt alignment. D. Passive range-of-motion exercises are important but should be performed on the unaffected extremity. Active or passive movement of the affected extremity should be done according to medical orders.