The Nurse Notes Crusting of Secretions Around the Pins of a Patient

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes crusting of secretions around the pins of a patient with a Halo device.What action should be taken at this time?

A) Wrap the pins with gauze soaked with normal saline
B) Gently pick the crusting off of the pins with a dry gauze pad
C) Apply gauze soaked with hydrogen peroxide around the pins
D) Syringe 1/2 strength hydrogen peroxide and sterile water to the crusted areas