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Title: When caring for a burn client receiving silver sulfadiazine wound care, the nurse should:
Post by: tdl6312 on Jan 26, 2018
When caring for a burn client receiving silver sulfadiazine wound care, the nurse should:
 
  a. monitor urine for blood.
  b. use with caution in clients with renal insufficiency.
  c. monitor for manifestations of metabolic acidosis.
  d. monitor serum sulfa concentrations.


Title: When caring for a burn client receiving silver sulfadiazine wound care, the nurse should:
Post by: gooyt@gmail.com on Jan 26, 2018
ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of silver sulfadiazine.
B Incorrect: This is not a complication of silver sulfadiazine.
C Incorrect: This is not an adverse effect of silver sulfadiazine.
D Correct: Because it is being applied to open lesions and thus being absorbed into systemic circulation, sulfa levels must be monitored.