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Medesa

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on: Jun 28, 2018
What would help the child with a serious burn meet nutritional needs during the subacute phase of recovery?
 
  a. Decrease calories because the child will be on bed rest and will not need as many.
  b. Increase calories and protein to compensate for the healing process.
  c. Increase fat to replace the layer of fat next to the burned skin.
  d. Decrease carbohydrates and starches because the pancreas is strained by the healing process.

Question 2

Which allergy would contraindicate the use of silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) as a topical agent for burns?
 
  a. Penicillin
  b. Iodine
  c. Tetanus immunizations
  d. Sulfa


chreslie

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Frequent meals and snacks high in calories, protein, and iron are needed to meet the increased metabolic needs of the child with burns.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The use of Silvadene cream on burns is contraindicated if the patient has a sulfa allergy.


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Medesa

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Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
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