The Nurse Is Caring for a 10-Year-Old in Traction

The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old in traction. While performing a skin assessment, the nurse notices that the skin over the calcaneus appears slightly red and irritated. Which action would the nurse do first?

A) Reposition the child's foot on a pressure-reducing device
B) Apply lotion to his foot to maintain skin integrity
C) Make sure the skin is clean and dry
D) Gently massage his foot to promote circulation