An Anxious Patient in Skeletal Traction Is Distressed by the Clear

Multiple Choice

An anxious patient in skeletal traction is distressed by the clear fluid drainage that is oozing from the pin sites. The nurse's best intervention would be to:

A) notify the charge nurse of possible infection.
B) wipe off drainage with a damp wash cloth.
C) assure the patient that such drainage is expected.
D) cover the pin with several gauze pads and tape securely.