Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 9-20

Caring for a Patient With an External

Fixation Device (Continued)

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10. Perform pin site care.
    a. Using sterile technique, open the applicator package
    and pour the cleansing agent into the sterile container.
    b. Put on the sterile gloves.
    c. Place the applicators into the solution.
    d.Clean the pin site starting at the insertion area and
    working outward, away from the pin site.
    e.Use each applicator once. Use a new applicator for
    each pin site.


11. Depending on physician order and facility policy, apply the
    antimicrobial ointment to pin sites and apply a dressing.


12. Place the bed in the lowest position, with the side rails up.
    Make sure the call bell and other necessary items are within
    easy reach.


13. Remove gloves and any other PPE, if used. Perform hand
    hygiene.

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