Author Question: What would the nurse stress to the 17-year-old girl who has been prescribed Accutane for her acne? ... (Read 85 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

What would the nurse stress to the 17-year-old girl who has been prescribed Accutane for her acne?

a. Avoid alcoholic beverages
b. Drink at least 1000 mL of fluid daily
c. Use dependable birth control to avoid pregnancy
d. Avoid exposure to the sun

Question 2

A patient, age 37, sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26 of the body surface area. When would the greatest fluid loss resulting from the burns occur?

a. Within 12 hours after burn trauma
b. 24 to 36 hours after burn trauma
c. 24 to 48 hours after burn trauma
d. 48 to 72 hours after burn trauma

dominiqueenicolee · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Accutane has a destructive effect on fetal development. Dependable birth control is important to avoid a pregnancy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
In a burn injury, usually the greatest fluid loss occurs within the first 12 hours.