This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient who is to receive wound care with topical ... (Read 13 times)

fagboi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 535
on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a
 
  patient who is to receive wound care with topical silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene). Which finding, if noted, would be a potential contraindication?
  a. The patient has an open wound from a burn on her arm.
  b. The patient is allergic to sulfonamide drugs.
  c. The patient is allergic to shellfish.
  d. The patient's burn wound has been dbrided.

Question 2

A patient is admitted to the hospital for
 
  possible septicemia. He has a large pressure ulcer on his heel that is open and includes necrotic tissue. However, his prothrombin time/international normalized ratio (PT/INR) values are too high to permit surgical dbridement at this time. The nurse expects that which wound-care product will be used to treat the wound?
  a. Cadexomer iodine (Iodosorb)
  b. Biafine topical emulsion
  c. Povidone-iodine (Betadine)
  d. Collagenase (Santyl)


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

raili21

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D


fagboi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 535
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


raili21

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 324
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

Did you know?

Individuals are never “cured” of addictions. Instead, they learn how to manage their disease to lead healthy, balanced lives.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Did you know?

Automated pill dispensing systems have alarms to alert patients when the correct dosing time has arrived. Most systems work with many varieties of medications, so patients who are taking a variety of drugs can still be in control of their dose regimen.

Did you know?

Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone. In women who are at least 5 years beyond menopause, it slows bone loss and increases spinal bone density.

Taking a Patient’s Temperature with a Tympanic Thermometer Taking a Patient’s Temperature with a Tympanic Thermometer
Patient teaching: vascular assessment Patient teaching: vascular assessment
One target for expanding medical services involves vaccinations. Only 78 percent of children ages 19 ... One target for expanding medical services involves vaccinations. Only 78 percent of children ages 19 ...
Preparing a Manual Patient Ledger. Preparing a Manual Patient Ledger.
Instructing the Patient in Collecting a Stool Specimen Instructing the Patient in Collecting a Stool Specimen
Variations Affecting Health Care Among Different Cultures Variations Affecting Health Care Among Different Cultures
Video: hGH, Thyroid hormones & Aldosterone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library