Posted: February 6th, 2018

Steinmann pin : 3 Best Ways to Handle the Pin

The nurse is assigned to care for the client with a Steinmann pin.

During pin care, she notes that the LPN uses sterile gloves and Q-tips to clean the pin. Which action should the nurse take at this time?

A. Assisting the LPN with opening sterile packages and peroxide
B. Telling the LPN that clean gloves are allowed
C. Telling the LPN that the registered nurse should perform pin care
D. Asking the LPN to clean the weights and pulleys with peroxide