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
Feedback 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. |