[Answered]: The nurse is caring for a client who has an…

The nurse is caring for a client who has an external fixator for an open fracture of the tibia and fibula. What is the nurse’s priority for care related to the fixator? Make sure that the wound is managed using a moist wound healing method. Keep the leg covered to keep the extremity warm to promote circulation. Inspect the pins to monitor for infection and do not remove crusts. Keep the extremity elevated to three pillows while in bed or in a chair.