The client with a cervical spine injury has Crutchfield tongs applied in the emergency department. The nurse should perform which essential action when caring for this client? 1. Providing a standard...

The client with a cervical spine injury has Crutchfield tongs applied in the emergency department. The nurse should perform which essential action when caring for this client?

1. Providing a standard bed frame 2. Removing the weights to reposition the client 3. Removing the weights if the client is uncomfortable 4. Comparing the amount of prescribed weights with the amount in use