The nurse is caring for a 10-year-old child in traction. After performing a skin assessment, she notices that the skin over the calcaneus appears slightly red and irritated. Which of the following should be the first intervention?
a) Make sure the skin and linens are clean and dry.
b) Gently massage his foot and heel each shift.
c) Apply lotion to his foot and avoid friction to the area.
d) Reposition the child's foot on a pressure-reducing device.
Answer: d)Reposition the child's foot on a pressure-reducing device.
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