A nurse is caring for a client who has a fracture of the left hip and is in skeletal traction. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A trapeze bar allows the client to reposition in bed, perform upper extremity exercises, and assist with transfers — all while maintaining traction alignment. Weights should never be increased without a provider order. Traction weights must hang freely without touching the bed or floor to maintain effective traction force. Traction weights must never be removed without a provider order, including during bathing.