A nurse is caring for an adolescent who has a lower extremity fracture. Which of the following types of skin traction should the nurse expect the provider to prescribe?

A. Buck extension: Buck extension traction is commonly used for lower extremity fractures, particularly those involving the femur or hip in adolescents. It is a type of skin traction that helps to relieve muscle spasms and align the bone during the healing process. B. Cervical skin: Cervical skin traction, such as a head halter, is used to provide traction to the cervical spine (neck) for conditions like muscle spasms or minor cervical fractures. It is not used for lower extremity fractures, as it applies force to the head and neck. C. Dunlop: Dunlop traction is a type of skin traction specifically used for supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children. It involves the arm being positioned at a right angle to the body with traction applied in two directions. It is not indicated for lower extremity fractures.. D. Bryant: Bryant's traction is used primarily for young children with hip fractures or congenital hip issues. It involves elevating the buttocks off the bed and is not typically prescribed for adolescents with lower extremity fractures.