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A woman suffered a second-degree burn of
 
  the skin on her arm and hand while cooking breakfast. After examination in the urgent care center, silver sulfadiazine cream (Silvadene) is ordered for the burned area. The nurse will apply the medication using which procedure?
  a. Gently patting a moderate amount over the burned area
  b. Massaging the cream completely into the wound
  c. Applying a thick layer over the burned area, and then leaving the area open
  d. Applying a thin layer with a sterile, gloved hand to clean and dbrided areas

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A teenage boy is taking tretinoin (Retin-A) for acne. Which statement will the nurse include in the teaching plan?
 
  a. Avoid foods that are heavy in salt and oils.
  b. This drug may cause increased redness of your skin.
  c. Try using an abrasive cleanser to remove old skin layers.
  d. Being out in the sunlight will help your skin heal.


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beccamahon

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B


FButt

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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