A nurse cares for a client in skeletal traction.The nurse notes that the skin around the client's pin sites is swollen,red,and crusty with dried drainage.Which action should the nurse take next?

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These clinical manifestations indicate inflammation and possible infection.Infected pin sites can lead to osteomyelitis and should be treated immediately.The nurse should obtain a culture and assess vital signs.The provider should be notified.By decreasing the traction weight,applying a new dressing,or cleansing the area,the infection cannot be significantly treated.

A Nurse Cares for a Client in Skeletal Traction