For a client in traction who has skeletal pins,a nurse should:

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Using a sterile applicator,apply a small amount of topical antibiotic ointment to pin site and cover with a sterile 2 × 2 split gauze dressing.(Note: Some physicians leave site uncovered.)
Dip sterile cotton-tipped applicator into sterile container of chlorhexidine 2 mg/mL solution.Place sterile applicator by the pin,and roll it along the skin,away from insertion site.Clean outward in a circular fashion from the pin.Dispose of applicator.Remove crusts from pin site when signs of infection are present.Chlorhexidine 2 mg/mL is the most effective cleansing solution for pin-site care.Never touch one pin site with material used on another.
Prevents cross contamination.

For a Client in Traction Who Has Skeletal Pins,a Nurse