The nurse notes crusting of secretions around the pins of a patient with a halo device. What action is indicated for this finding?
A) Wrapping the pins with gauze soaked with normal saline
B) Gently picking the crusting off of the pins with a dry gauze pad
C) Applying gauze soaked with hydrogen peroxide around the pins
D) Using a syringe to apply half-strength hydrogen peroxide and sterile water to the crusted areas
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